‘One to watch’ – Reliable journo: Man Utd eye swoop for £17m star but Chelsea may thwart move

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly fascinated about signing AFC Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez, as per the switch journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Purple Devils have struggled with left-back points this season as Tyrell Malacia has been sidelined for the reason that begin of this marketing campaign as a consequence of a severe harm. Luke Shaw has additionally discovered it tough to remain match as he has been dominated out for nearly the remainder of this time period owing to an harm.

Man Utd signed Sergio Reguilon on a mortgage deal from Tottenham Hotspur final summer season so as to add depth to the left-back place, however Erik ten Hag’s facet opted to ship the Spaniard again to Spurs in January.

So, Man Utd are at the moment and not using a specialist left-back and Ten Hag has been compelled to make use of Victor Lindelof in that function. However, the Sweden worldwide – who’s a centre-back by traits – has discovered it tough to provide his greatest in an unnatural place.

Subsequently, it seems the Purple Devils have began to discover the market to strengthen their backline by signing a brand new left-back forward of subsequent season. Now, talking on The United Stand YouTube channel, Jacobs has reported that Man Utd ‘actually like’ Kerkez and so they might make a swoop for him through the low season.

Battle

Nonetheless, the journalist states that securing the 20-year-old’s signature gained’t be simple for Man Utd as Chelsea are additionally plotting a swoop for him and so they have been monitoring his improvement earlier than making a possible transfer.

Jacobs stated:

“I feel by way of left-backs, or extra versatile wing backs or inverted full-backs are involved, Milos Kerkez goes to be one to look at. Chelsea have scouted him, Manchester United actually likes the participant as effectively.”

Chelsea have additionally struggled with harm issues this season with a number of of these at their again. Marc Cucurella has been unavailable for choice in current instances as a consequence of an Harm downside, whereas Ben Chilwell was additionally absent owing to harm issues earlier this season. So, Chelsea are additionally seemingly seeking to bolster their left-back place with Kerkez rising as a severe possibility.

After becoming a member of Bournemouth final summer season, the teenager has established himself as one of many key gamers in Andoni Iraola’s beginning eleven this time period. So, Kerkez – valued at round £17m by Transfermarkt – might be a shrewd signing for Man Utd or Chelsea with a view to the long-term future in the event that they buy him.

Nonetheless, it will be fascinating to see whether or not the Purple Devils or the Blues finally decide to formalise their curiosity in signing the Bournemouth star this summer season.