Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are ready to battle each other for the signature of Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. The Red Devils are ready to shift their attention to midfield as they continue their squad overhaul plan this summer.
United’s vulnerability in all areas of the pitch last season forced their fans to endure a horrible Premier League season. As they finished 16th in the Premier League, the problems escalated when the Red Devils lost the Europa League final.
Without the European fixture next season, United have shifted their focus to signing quality over quantity while selling their surplus. United boss Ruben Amorim needs players who will suit his tactical style of play after the current squad failed miserably.
Manchester United battles Atletico Madrid to sign Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi and partner him with captain Bruno Fernandes
The Red Devils have prioritised the attacking department earlier this summer by signing Matheus Cunha and targeting Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. The midfield department remains a big area of concern amid the failure of signings like Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte.
Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen will depart as a free agent, while the future of Kobbie Mainoo remains uncertain at the moment. The same goes for Casemiro, who has drastically regressed as a reliable midfielder since joining the club from Real Madrid.
Only Bruno Fernandes remains a certain starter under Amorim, after deciding to stay at United despite a massive Saudi offer. According to Fichajes, United are ready to battle Atletico to sign Frattesi from Inter and bolster their midfield this summer.
Frattesi joined Inter from Sassuolo permanently in the summer of 2024 for over €31 million after a season-long loan deal. The Italy international played a pivotal role for Inter in their tough journey to the Champions League final last season.
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Furthermore, the Italian club narrowly lost the Serie A as Frattesi played a regular role in the midfield. The 25-year-old would fit perfectly in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation, which is similar to what was preferred at Inter. With Inter’s complicated finances, United could exploit the situation and sign a strong, technically gifted box-to-box midfielder in Frattesi this summer.