Diego Simeone is willing to sell an Atletico Madrid winger during the summer transfer window, and Manchester United is prepared to compete with Chelsea and Tottenham for his services.
After returning to Atletico from the Chinese team Dalian FC in 2020, the international player from Belgium has been a crucial part of Diego Simeone’s squad.
Yannick Carrasco, a winger from Belgium, is the player in question.
In 34 league games last season, Yannick Carrasco assisted on six goals and scored six himself as Atletico Madrid finished third in the rankings.
Diego Simeone, the manager, felt that the team’s finish in third place, behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, was unacceptable. Carrasco might be one of the players who leave the team when the Argentinean reorganizes his roster during the summer transfer window.
Although Carrasco’s contract with Atletico will expire in 2024, the club’s manager has no intention of renewing it and is prepared to make a profit off of him. Additionally, his current offer contains a €60 million release clause that Manchester United or one of the London clubs might exercise.
Carrasco’s high wage expectations are another factor in his placement on the market. He presently makes an average salary as a member of the Atletico Madrid team, but he now requests a raise in pay, which Atletico cannot currently afford.
As a result, Atletico might feel forced to transfer him as soon as feasible if his wage demands continue to rise.
Yannick Carrasco will be of interest to Chelsea, who are in the market for a new winger. Yannick Carrasco will not be a bad alternative to Raheem Sterling or Neymar, who has recently been linked to them.
After Pogba, Matic, and Juan Mata left Old Trafford, Manchester United is instead largely focused on finding a new center midfielder.
They are frequently associated with Frenkie De Jong, Christian Eriksen, and Ruben Neves. As evidenced by last season, they still want offensive reinforcements, and Carrasco will assist the team in that endeavor.
Tottenham is focused on luring Lautaro Martinez away from Inter Milan, while United views midfielder as a major area of concern.
Additionally, they are vying for Christian Eriksen with Brentford and Man United. If they are unable in acquiring Martinez, they might focus on Carrasco instead, who will likely be less expensive than the Argentine.
