Manchester United and rival Arsenal are ready to battle each other to sign Seville defensive midfielder Lucien Agoume this summer. The Red Devils are ready to shift their attention to the midfield department after securing the recruitment for their attack.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are gearing up to replace their outgoing defensive midfielder Thomas Partey, planning to sign another midfielder this summer. The Gunners are close to signing Real Sociedad defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi early to avoid a late Real Madrid move.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have a lot of recruitment to do to help Ruben Amorim get a squad he desires. The former Sporting CP boss has struggled to implement his ideas into the squad he inherited from Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United are ready to battle Arsenal to sign Seville defensive midfielder Lucien Agoume.
Manchester United are ready to battle Arsenal to sign Seville defensive midfielder Lucien Agoume.
The vast tactical difference between the two managers has been a mitigating factor in the club’s immense struggle last season. United prioritised the attacking department earlier this summer, signing Matheus Cunha and are pushing to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
According to TeamTalk, United are ready to battle Arsenal to sign Sevilla defensive midfielder Agoume and bolster their midfield department. Despite having a past collaboration with Manuel Ugarte at Sporting Lisbon, Amorim wants a better player in his defensive midfield.
Like many past signings, Ugarte has failed to live up to the expectations that came with his massive transfer fee. Meanwhile, Seville wants a fee of around £20m for Agoume, making him a shrewd business given the form he showed.
The 23-year-old joined Seville permanently in the summer of 2024 and established himself as a first-team regular at the club. The young Frenchman made 37 appearances for Seville in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and providing three assists.
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The 23-year-old has enjoyed comparison with Chelsea legend N’golo Kante for his strong defensive work rate and progressive style of play in possession. The young Frenchman uses his mobility and game intelligence to make accurate and strong tackles. Furthermore, he enjoys making progressive passes and maintains possession in tight spaces, wiggling out of danger.