Sporting star catches Man United eye, some say 50m deal is on | OneFootball

Manchester United are interested in signing Maxi Araújo from Sporting and are already considering making a move for a possible deal in the next summer transfer window. The Uruguayan international is seen as one of the targets to strengthen the Red Devils’ left flank.

According to the portal 'Sports Witness', Sporting are willing to negotiate the player’s sale for a fee of around €50 million, below the €80 million release clause. This opens the door to negotiations at a time when interest in the player has been growing.

In addition to Michael Carrick’s Manchester United, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are also keeping an eye on the situation of Rui Borges’ player, which could spark a battle between two Premier League giants for the green-and-white full-back.

What’s more, Arsenal have already made initial contact for the winger. Interest from Mikel Arteta’s side intensified after the clashes between Sporting and the Gunners in the Champions League, where the number 20 showed very promising signs (Learn more HERE).

This season for Sporting, Maxi Araújo - valued at €25 million - has made 41 appearances: 24 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the UEFA Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,271 minutes he has been on the pitch, the winger has scored six goals and provided four assists.

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