Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick
Manchester United are in the market to strengthen their forward options this summer, and a winger is understood to be being considered.
The Red Devils have prioritised a midfield rebuild during this window, bringing in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined fee of £83m, while veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow and young winger Tynan Thompson have also joined Michael Carrick's squad.
However, with question marks over Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee's futures at Old Trafford, a new forward is reportedly being considered if the right opportunity arises.
Romano Drops Update on Man Utd Move for Conceicao
Francisco Conceicao
Francisco Conceicao
One player the club have been strongly linked with is Juventus star Francisco Conceicao, with reports that United have held talks with his agent Jorge Mendes about getting a deal done.
Juventus are reportedly ready to move the Portugal international on after completing a deal for Bosnia star Kerim Alajbegovic, and Conceicao is understood to be attracting interest from the Premier League.
But while speaking on his latest YouTube video, Romano addressed the rumours and revealed that to his knowledge there is no interest from the Premier League giants at this stage.
“We have received many questions in recent days on one player, Francisco Conceicao," he said. “Why? Because someone has been talking about Manchester United regarding Conceicao.
“Guys, I have absolutely no confirmation of that, not even a single phone call. And not because Conceicao isn’t a Manchester United calibre player, quite the contrary, but because Manchester United is arguably better positioned in that role than anywhere else on the team.
“There is Mbeumo, who is doing very well. Last year, he was an exceptional signing. There is Amad Diallo, who is a very important player for Utd, and that position is absolutely perfect for him.
“As of today, I don’t see Manchester United working on Francisco Conceicao. There are denials from everyone, the player’s entourage, Utd, Juve and, so, I don’t know where this story about Conceicao and Manchester United came from.”
Man Utd Must Get Active in the Market
Man Utd manager Michael Carrick looks on vs Leeds
Man Utd manager Michael Carrick looks on vs Leeds
After appointing Michael Carrick as the permanent manager for the next two seasons, United need to be quick in the transfer market to give him a squad capable of competing.
Conceicao, who has been described as a 'diamond', would have been a shrewd addition to the squad as he is capable of playing on both wings, but it does make sense that the club aren't pursuing a deal currently since it seems as though Rashford will be staying.
But with just three weeks to go before the start of the Premier League season, Man Utd are still short in several areas across their squad, and the board need to step up their interest in new signings if they want to get off to a good start.
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick