Man United have been linked with a surprise move for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Pervis Estupinan.
Pervis Estupinan in action for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester United have been credited with interest in Pervis Estupinan.
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Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Pervis Estupinan has already confirmed he is open to leaving the Amex Stadium this summer amid reports linking him with a surprise move to Manchester United.
According to a report by talkSPORT, United are 'interested' in signing the 27-year-old, who joined Brighton from Villarreal in 2022. The report states United have 'held talks' with the defender's representatives.
Also said to be attracting interest from AC Milan, Estupinan was a regular for Brighton last season, making 36 appearances across all competitions, chipping in with one goal. He has made 104 appearances during his Brighton career.
The Seagulls could be open to offers for the Ecuador international this summer after signing left-back Maxim De Cuype from Club Brugge earlier this month.
And after helping Ecuador secure their place at next year's World Cup last month, Estupinan admitted he would be assessing his options this summer, confirming he had already informed Brighton he would be interested in a departure.
Speaking to El Canal Del Futbol, as quoted by The Argus, Estupinan said: "The truth is there has been three years in Brighton with a lot of learning. But this will be a transfer market with a lot of movement.
"The club know that I would like to grow, that I would like to keep growing. The club have understood this.
"I've spoken to the club. The club have given me this bit of freedom to be able to make a decision.
"Now we will try to see better what is on the table and to see where we can go."
United are prioritising attacking signings this summer and remain determined to add Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo to the addition of Matheus Cunha. They also want to sign an out-and-out centre-forward to spearhead their attack.
Elsewhere, United still have plans to sign a midfielder and potentially a goalkeeper. It remains to be seen if Andre Onana's hamstring injury will convince them to speed up their pursuit of a new shot-stopper.
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