It is a well-known fact that Erik ten Hag was desperate to strengthen Manchester United’s defence, which had struggled immensely the previous season.
And the summer transfer window began with the acquisitions of left-back Tyrell Malacia, while United ended up paying big bucks for centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
Those moves have paid off for the Red Devils, but Ten Hag was ultimately denied the opportunity to improve the right side of the defense.
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Diogo Dalot has started the season in good form and the Dutch coach certainly likes the young Portuguese. But Ten Hag wants competition for every place and Aaron Wan-Bissaka found himself out of favor and came close to leaving Old Trafford.
Manchester United have already started moving to try and complete the signing of Monaco right-back Vanderson. This season will be the last in Monaco. #MUFC [@joaquimpiera]
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In the end, the United hierarchy blocked his departure because they didn’t want to take a massive hit on their initial investment. As previously reported, Sergino Dest was the Dutchman’s preferred option.
There were other contenders such as Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries and Monaco winger Vanderson. And according to SPORT, the Brazilian could be forced to choose between multiple suitors next summer.
The outlet reports that this could be the 21-year-old’s last season in France, after which his current club will be willing to listen to offers.
“For this reason, several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle, have already begun to move to try to tie up the Brazilian footballer,” the publication adds.
Vanderson on the market next year
Barcelona is also still interested and had even asked Monaco for a price this summer and the Ligue 1 team was trading for a figure close to 60 million euros.
Monaco was not ready to do business so soon after acquiring the player’s services from Gremio six months ago.
“Erik ten Hag’s United also knocked on Monaco’s door and was met with the same negative response.”
Everything points to a summer move of 2023 with many clubs in love with the player’s attacking qualities and that he will be part of the Brazilian team after the World Cup.
The Red Devils certainly need some quality backup, and Vanderson would prove to be a smart buy considering his age and profile.
