Manchester United finished the season after the last round of the Premier League and players and coaches are on vacation. But others are working hard, especially the sporting sector, as coach Erik ten Hag needs recruitment. Things are never easy when it comes to transfer wheeling and dealing, especially when the club is in the takeover process, like the Red Devils. But some ideas about the budget are known and the club is acting accordingly. The Dutch tactician needs an upgrade on a few positions and midfield is one of them. And it seems that United will go after a player which is better than Bruno Fernandes, according to the player’s own words.Players with most chances created in the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 🎯3⃣5⃣ Jack Grealish2⃣3⃣ Piotr Zielinski2⃣2⃣ Sandro Tonali2⃣1⃣ Kevin De Bruyne2⃣1⃣ Joshua Kimmich Grealish found his rhythm this season 🪩 pic.twitter.com/GPX1ljxz8y— Stats24 (@_Stats24) June 9, 2023 So far, number one target for Manchester is Mason Mount. Chelsea born and bred, Mount cannot agree with the club’s owners about a new contract, which leaves the door open for him to leave. United jumped at the chance to sign him, but the price could be the problem, as it seems that the Blues are asking around 70 million pounds for the England international. If they persist in their intent to cash in on the player, the Red Devils will be forced to change their search, since the money is big, considering that United has around 100 million for a new striker and need a couple more players. And there is another midfielder who is certainly cheaper – Piotr Zielinski.Qatari media claim Sheik al-Thani will win the bidding war for UnitedThe Pole just won the Serie A title with Napoli and used to be teammate with Bruno Fernandes, who has spoken highly of him.“Technically, I can say that Zielinski is better trained than I am. We had a good challenge. I think in the past, Zielinski was actually a bit shy. He was really young then, just like me, at that time. However, we came from different countries, different mentality, and it was different for both of us. I have a really good relationship with Piotr. He’s a top guy, I like him a lot. He is one of the people I met in Italy with whom I am in touch all the time. I spoke to him a few months ago and told him that I would like to play with him again. So, who knows what the future has waiting for us. For me, he is a really, really top player” Fernandes told Canal Plus Sport in 2021.Two men played together in Udinese in 2013/2014, but Bruno moved to different clubs since. Pole was one of the most important players in Napoli’s title quest, with seven goals and 10 assists, and his contract runs out in June 2024, but the transfer package wouldn’t be as nearly expensive as Mount’s. United need to bolster their midfield department in the off season, as they need to push on all four fronts next season, and they will surely sell some players. Footballers like Scott McTominay, Fred, Pellistri, Donny van de Beek or Marcel Sabitzer are not sure to stay at the club and Ten Hag needs an upgrade. Zielinski could be the one.##NAJAVA_MECA_7318395##
