Man City, Real Madrid Poised to Rival Man Utd for €70M-Rated PSG Star | OneFootball

The January transfer window marks Ruben Amorim’s first chance to mold Manchester United into a team that reflects his vision. However, the major moves are expected to happen next summer, with reports linking Amorim to a key player from Paris Saint-Germain.

One summer addition, Manuel Ugarte, has already proven a success, thriving under Amorim’s leadership since arriving from PSG. Now, speculation points to Amorim’s interest in reuniting with Nuno Mendes, whom he previously coached at Sporting Lisbon.

According to CaughtOffside, United remains keen on the 22-year-old left-back, who is reportedly open to the move after conversations with his representatives. Should Mendes choose not to extend his PSG contract, the French club might entertain offers of around €70 million in the summer.

Are Manchester United ready to make an aggressive push?

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CaughtOffside reported on Sunday, citing sources, that Manchester United are in ongoing talks to sign Mendes. However, Real Madrid and Manchester City have also started showing interest in the Portugal international.

At the moment, United appear to be the most advanced in their pursuit, but they haven’t made significant progress in negotiations. PSG are reportedly holding out for €65 million despite Mendes being under contract until 2026.

Real Madrid need a new left-back; they seem to be shifting focus away from Alphonso Davies as the Canadian is now leaning toward extending his contract with Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim views Mendes as a perfect fit for United’s left wing-back role, but the transfer saga remains uncertain, citing sources.