French star’s ‘desire’ is to join Man Utd before summer transfer window closes | OneFootball

Brest left-back Bradley Locko is willing to join Manchester United and become part of Michael Carrick’s squad, according to a journalist.

Man Utd are on the hunt for a left-back before the summer transfer window closes next week.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that Man Utd have an interest in Alejandro Balde, but the Red Devils’ co-owners, INEOS, believe that a deal for the Barcelona left-back is too costly.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Manchester United, I think, could be busy in these final four or five days of the window.

“I can guarantee you that Manchester United are still looking for a solution at left-back.

“Utd are working to add a new left-back.

“I would not be surprised if they end up with a solution in a player who can be almost a guarantee – maybe not a superstar name like Balde, because they considered Alejandro Balde.

“They had a call with Jorge Mendes one week ago, but the deal is too expensive: transfer fee and salary too expensive.

“Utd are not going to do that, at least not now.

“Just as a comparison, remember when Utd signed Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham on loan – something similar.

“Obviously, I’m not saying it’s that exact profile again, but that kind of player: an experienced left-back who can provide competition and who also has an international profile.

“Manchester United are exploring this kind of option.

“Left-back is expected to be an area Utd want to improve before the deadline.

“I expect them to sign there.”

Bradley Locko open to Man Utd move

Brest left-back Bradley Locko has now emerged as a potential option for Man Utd.

According to journalist Dylan McBennett on X, the 24-year-old French defender is open to leaving Brest for Man Utd in the final days of the summer transfer window.

McBennett posted on X at 8:59am on August 28: “If United are looking for ‘solutions’ at left-back, Bradley Locko among names that would be open to joining the club before the transfer deadline.

“Among numerous left-backs with desire to join United this summer. #MUFC”

Locko has been on the books of Brest since 2023 and is under contract at the Ligue 1 club until the summer of 2027.

The 24-year-old left-back has provided five assists in 67 matches in all competitions for Brest so far in his career.