Manchester United ready to compete with Spurs for Bologna defender

2021-07-04 03:01

Manchester United ready to compete with Spurs for Bologna defender

Takehiro Tomiyasu appeared for Bologna in 33 matches in all competitions last season.

MANCHESTER -- Manchester United (MU) is reportedly ready to compete with Tottenham Hotspur for Bologna centre-back Takehiro Tomiya in this summer's transfer window. Reporting from Sportsmole , Friday (2/7), the 22-year-old player became Tottenham's main target ahead of the 2020/2021 season, but was rejected by Bologna.

According to Calcio Atalanta , Manchester United will also be a competitor to Tottenham. Even the Red Devils have been in contact with the Italian Serie A club regarding their interest in Tomiyasu.

The report suggests United have not gone further than when speaking by telephone to the player. However, MU continues to monitor developments.

The Japan international has made 63 appearances for Bologna since arriving from Saint-Truiden in 2019. In the 2020/2021 season he made 33 appearances in all competitions.

West Ham United are also reportedly interested in Tomiyasu. The reason is, West Ham continues to monitor the development of the former Avispa Fukoaka player.

United are looking for a centre-back as Harry Maguire's partner. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not satisfied with the defenders they currently have. And one of United's weaknesses in the 2020/2021 season is the central defender.

A number of players entered the MU radar. Sergio Ramos was considered after his contract ended at Real Madrid, but Ramos chose to join PSG. Madrid defender Raphael Varane is also increasingly rumored to be close to Old Trafford.






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