Manchester United are in dire need of a top-playing midfielder for the upcoming season, they have three possible candidates from La Liga if they fail to sign Carlos Baleba: Mikel Jauregizar, Lucien Agoumé and Javi Guerra.
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The biggest problem for the Red Devils is the high price Brighton are demanding for Baleba, who is valued at £115 million – a significant sum when they also have other signings in their sights. The attempt from Manchester United is said to be to bring in Jadon Sancho in exchange for 80 million euros.
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Mikel Jauregizar, young talent from Athletic Club
Spanish player Mikel Jauregizar, 21 years old, is a promising talent at Athletic Club. With a contract until 2031, he played 48 games last season under Ernesto Valverde, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. His versatility in midfield and ability to cover large areas make him an attractive profile for the Premier League.
Lucien Agoumé, physical strength from Seville
In Seville, Lucien Agoumé, a Cameroonian with French citizenship, has made his mark thanks to his physique and ball capture ability. With a contract until 2028, he played 37 games last season, scoring one goal and providing three assists. His experience in European tournaments could be crucial to fit into Ruben Amorim’s system.
Javi Guerra, Valencia’s engine
Valencia player Javi Guerra, 22 years old, is one of Valencia CF’s most important players. With a contract until 2029, he participated in 38 games last season, with 3 goals and 3 assists. His creative abilities and ability to support the attack from midfield make him an attacking and versatile option to complement or rotate with Bruno Fernandes in the dual defensive midfield pairing.
The Portuguese manager is looking for a central midfielder who can share the responsibilities with Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro. A possible departure from any of them during this transfer window makes it necessary to have several options open.
Javi Guerra, on Manchester United’s radar
Manchester United have already invested over €225 million in attacking signings such as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, but Amorim believes it is crucial to strengthen their midfield in order to compete for the Premier League.
In addition to the three LaLiga options, the English club are keeping a close eye on Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Morten Hjulmand (Sporting CP) and Lamine Camara (AS Monaco). There is even a possibility that they could sign a goalkeeper due to the coach’s concerns about André Onana as the first goalkeeper.
With the signing of Carlos Baleba unsecured, Manchester United are targeting three top talents from Spanish football to strengthen their midfield for the upcoming Premier League season.
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