Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign a "talented" defender, and the Premier League have now approved the transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Man Utd's transfer priority revealed
The Red Devils' main priority this summer is to bring in a new striker, with Fiorentina's Moise Kean being identified as a potential target, and it is clear to see why, with Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund scoring just seven league goals between them last season.
However, Ruben Amorim is also keen to strengthen at the opposite end of the pitch, and the manager is now eyeing a reunion with Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio, with the manager selecting the Portuguese defender as his ideal target.
Sporting Lisbon's Goncalo Inacio
Former United defender Paul Parker has been left concerned by the lack of new arrivals up to this point, saying: "For Man United to just compete against anyone and not let themselves down, they need at least four more signings.
"They can't carry on where they are at this moment in time because they'll start next season and it will still be negative in the dressing room and with the fans. It became the Theatre of Nightmares towards the end of last season."
According to a recent update from Romano on X, however, Man United have made another addition, with a deal for "talented" 15-year-old Southampton defender Harley Emsden-James now agreed and signed, having tracked him closely over the last 12 to 14 months.
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The Premier League have now approved the transfer, which is exciting news for United, given that the youngster is viewed as a "major talent", and they have beaten a number of rival clubs to his signature, including Manchester City and Chelsea.
Man Utd also need to bring in senior centre-back
It is promising news that United have been able to get a deal for Emsden-James over the line, given that he is highly rated by a number of the Premier League's top clubs, but at 15-years-old, the teenager clearly won't be in the first team in the near future.
As such, Amorim will need to bring in a senior centre-back this summer, with Lisandro Martínez still sidelined due to an ACL injury, while Harry Maguire has entered the last year of his contract at Old Trafford.
The aforementioned Inacio could be a solid option, having been described as "one of the best" centre-backs in the 2023-24 Europa League by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, given his defensive showings and keen eye for goal, which was on display again last season.
With United set to make a loan with an obligation to buy bid for Inacio, the deal could progress in the near future, and at 23-years-old, he would be able to make an instant impact at Old Trafford.