Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Tue 11 March 2025 15:21, UK
Man United are leading the race to sign Argentine teenage defensive sensation Juan Gimenez, sources have told Football Insider.
Rosario Central centre-back Gimenez has emerged on United’s radar after catching the eye of Old Trafford scouts.
United are exploring the South American market as they look to land top talent to bolster their squad.
Gimenez, 18, has impressed for Rosario and has represented Argentina at Under-20 level.
United’s recent transfer policy has been to sign young talents to develop into first-team players.
Man United plot move for teenage defender sensation
The Red Devils have signed the likes of Diego Leon, Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi-Martin in recent transfer windows – and completed a big-money deal for Leny Yoro last summer (2024).
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Gimenez has turned out three times for Rosario in 2025 after returning from the Under-20 South American Championship.
Appearances (Starts) 21 (18)
Minutes Played 1625
Goals 1
Assists 1
Yellow Cards 4
Gimenez’s stats in senior club football (all competitions)
He has already racked up 21 appearances for the Argentine side, scoring once.
The centre-back’s contract is set to expire in December 2025 after he signed his last extension in 2023.
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Jason Wilcox is one of the men in charge of recruitment at Man United after his arrival last year. (Credit: Getty Images)
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Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed last week (3 March) that Man United will find a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen a “difficult deal to do” in the off-season.
It is believed United will have to sell players to fund an assault on the transfer window this summer.
The Old Trafford club will find Osimhen’s wage demands prohibitive – with the Nigeria international earning huge money on his Napoli contract.
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