Manchester United are without doubt one of the Premier League’s busiest clubs on Deadline Day. The Red Devils have rejected an approach for one of their forwards.
After allowing Marcus Rashford to join Aston Villa on loan for the rest of the season, United are hard at work looking to add more talent for Ruben Amorim to work with.
It isn’t just arrivals United fans can expect though — outgoings are also possible before Monday night’s deadline.
Man United reject Gabriele Biancheri approach
Gabriele Biancheri joined United’s youth academy two years ago and has since climbed his way into the under-18s.
Although Biancheri is currently out injured, his record for the under-18s must be close to catching Amorim’s attention. The young striker has netted 24 goals in just 31 games in all competitions.
As a result of his impressive form, the young Welshman has emerged as a surprise mid-season transfer target for Serie A side Como.
Managed by Cesc Fabregas, Como, according to Fabrizio Romano, have approached United’s owners over a January transfer but have been knocked back.
Need all the help we can get
With Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund both enduring torrid runs of form, Amorim needs all the striking power he can get. And while there are no signs of Biancheri being included in the first team yet, a promotion may not be too far off.
Amorim named Kobbie Mainoo as a False 9 against Crystal Palace while leaving Zirkzee and Hojlund on the bench — an experiment which failed miserably.
Unlikely to tinker with his attack like that again this season, a more natural striker could be needed, and that could pave the way for Biancheri to make the step up.
And it could be that the Red Devils have the same idea after refusing to negotiate with Como — that, or they’re holding out for a better offer — we will have to wait and see.
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