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Man United have bid for a player who has an excellent record at Anfield in the past few seasons.
Man United’s higher-ups will be focused on trying to get some more quality players in for new interim boss Michael Carrick before the end of the January window. The Red Devils go into their next game against rivals Man City, just three points off the top four.
If United are to secure a Champions League place, squad reinforcements are vital, and it is understood that they are attempting to improve their defence. The Red Devils have a lack of attacking full-back options, a fact that Ruben Amorim was all too aware of.
Llorente is ‘nightmare fuel’ for rivals Liverpool
Llorente is an experienced attacking full-back who can also play as a right-midfielder. He has been a major part of Atletico’s starting XI for several years now, both in La Liga and the Champions League. He’s been at the Spanish club for seven years, but his contract is due to expire at the end of next season.
Man United are looking to bring in an attacking full-back to compete with the likes of Diogo Dalot on the right-hand side, and Llorente seems the ideal choice. This season, he has scored three goals and provided three assists in 21 matches.
Another reason why United should sign Llorente is that he has an excellent record against rivals Liverpool. The Spaniard has been to Anfield twice during his time at Atletico, and on both occasions, he scored a brace. The most recent was earlier this season, when he scored two goals for Atletico against Slot’s side in what turned out to be a 3-2 Liverpool win.
Man United have already beaten Liverpool this season, and next face them in early May. If they sign Llorente, he could just extend his goal tally against the Reds and become an instant fan favourite at Old Trafford.
Atletico bosses are debating Llorente’s sale
Many believe that Llorente still has a major role to play in Diego Simeone’s side, especially seeing as Atletico are looking to close the gap to Real Madrid and Barcelona, and compete in the Champions League.
However, the Spanish defender is 30, and considering that his contract is due to expire in June 2027, many would argue that now is the perfect time to cash in on Llorente, especially considering Man United’s eagerness to land him.
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