Attempting to rebuild their side in the vision of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United have reportedly made their first move to sign an impressive winger who's valued at just £25m this summer.
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The Red Devils' financial woes are no secret these days and the summer transfer window may well reflect that. Reinforcements are undoubtedly still needed, however, and INEOS will simply have to seek any bargain opportunities they can get. Meanwhile, as that search goes on they'd be wise to clear out any unwanted stars in search of adding to their own spending power.
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That could yet include the likes of Alejandro Garnacho when the summer arrives. Although the Argentine winger has worked his way back into Amorim's side at times in recent weeks, his Old Trafford future is far from certain amid interest from Serie A giants Napoli. For the right price, it wouldn't be a great shock to see Manchester United cash in on their young star this summer.
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What that sale would do is hand Amorim the chance to finally stamp his mark at Old Trafford and perhaps welcome a player who would be perfect for his 3-4-2-1 system. According to The Boot Room, Manchester United have now made contact over signing Rayan Cherki from Lyon, asking the French club to keep them informed about the 21-year-old's transfer status.
Valued at just £25m this summer, the young winger has quite the queue forming for his signature, which includes United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea ahead of the transfer window.
That interest should come as no surprise either, particularly from United, given that the Frenchman would be the perfect candidate to play in one of the two advanced midfield roles in Amorim's system. A winger by trade at Lyon, Cherki has operated in the past as a No.10 and it could even be said that it is his best role.
"Special" Cherki is perfect for Amorim
Some will feel as though it's about time that Cherki finds himself on the radar of several top sides. For some time, a top move looked unlikely to balance as questions came over his ability away from possession. Following his most impressive season yet, however, it's hard for even the likes of Manchester United to ignore the Frenchman's clear quality.
Dubbed a "special creator" and a "proper 10" by analyst Ben Mattinson, Cherki is exactly the type of player that would thrive in a system that not many have since Amorim's Old Trafford arrival.
With as many as 18 assists to his name so far this season in all competitions, the 21-year-old would instantly form one of the deadliest partnerships in the Premier League next to Bruno Fernandes and all for just £25m. It's a deal that ticks all boxes for Manchester United and one they should go all out for this summer.