Manchester United Transfer News: The Athletic reports that Manchester United is one of five teams interested in signing Davide Frattesi, a midfielder for Italy and Sassuolo.
The Red Devils are looking to cap off a successful first season under Erik Ten Hag by defending their EFL Cup title. When they meet Manchester City in June’s FA Cup final, they want to add another prize to their collection.
The Red Devils are also on track to finish in the Premier League’s top four. They’re now sitting well in fourth place, with a five-point cushion over fifth-placed Aston Villa and three games in hand.
Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, preparations are being made for the 2023-24 team. The midfield is an area that Ten Hag’s team has targeted for improvement this summer.
Several midfielders, notably Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, have been linked to the Premier League giants lately. They have also been linked to Alexis MacAllister of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Frattesi, a midfielder for Sassuolo, has recently been linked with a summer transfer to Old Trafford. Manchester United are reportedly keeping an eye on the 23-year-old, as reported by the aforementioned source.
United aren’t the only team hoping to get Fratessi away from Sassuolo, either. The article claims that Serie A powerhouses Napoli, Inter Milan, and Juventus are all keeping tabs on the central midfielder.
Manchester United Transfer News: New update on Davide Frattesi
Brighton, one of Ten Hag’s Premier League opponents, is also vying for Frattesi’s services. While Seagulls manager Roberto De Zerbi did not play under Frattesi at Sassuolo, he is familiar with the midfielder from their time together as coaches.
With the summer transfer window open, Brighton may consider selling Mac Allister and Moises Cacidedo. Frattesi may be seen by the Seagulls as a substitute for any of the aforementioned players.
