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Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday evening
Manchester United take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday night. They are currently sat in 15th place in the Premier League table.
The Red Devils beat Real Sociedad 4-1 last time out in the Europa League. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick against the La Liga side, whilst Diogo Dalot also got himself on the scoresheet.
United have the chance to bolster their ranks this summer when the next transfer window opens. They also have the opportunity to let some players head out the exit door.
Manchester United target Lille striker Jonathan David
Lille's Canadian forward #09 Jonathan David arrives for the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and OGC Nice at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)Lille's Canadian forward #09 Jonathan David arrives for the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and OGC Nice at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)
Lille's Canadian forward #09 Jonathan David arrives for the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and OGC Nice at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
United are interested in a move for Lille striker Jonathan David, according to TuttoJuve. Juventus, Inter Milan, Liverpool and West Ham have also been mentioned as potential suitors.
The Red Devils could see the Canada international as someone to bolster their attacking department. He is out of contract at the end of the season and is due to become a free agent in late June as things stand.
Landing him for nothing would be a big boost for Amorim’s side. It would mean they wouldn’t have to splash out a big transfer fee to lure him to Old Trafford and it would free up the funds to pave the way for other arrivals.
David has proved he can score goals in both Belgium and France. He made his name at Gent and scored 37 goals in 83 games before Lille came calling.
The forward has since found the net on 107 occasions in 224 matches for his current club, 23 of which have come in this campaign, but they face a battle to keep hold of him amid links to other teams. United would need to see off competition from elsewhere if they were to get him.
Liverpool are also being linked as they close in on the title under Arne Slot. West Ham will also be in the hunt for arrivals as Graham Potter looks to put his own stamp on them.
Ruben Amorim’s reaction to Manchester United win over Real Sociedad
United should take confidence from their victory against Real Sociedad. Fernandes was too hot to handle for their opponents.
Speaking afterwards, Amorim said: "The performance was really good. I think the response has been great, it was a good week. We show a little bit of the future. We talk about the problems of the present and give a good exhibition to our fans to complete the week. We are learning about us, about different competitions, how to win games. Sometimes how to draw games, to win some points. So, it was a tough week, but a good week.”
Regarding Fernandes, he said: "He's always there and the guy that can play one game and then, suddenly, he will be ready to play in the different position. He can [do] set-pieces, he can score penalties with a high pressure. He can make transitions in the last 15 minutes of the game, with a lot of games, so it's perfect for us. And we need to help him to win titles.”
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