Man Utd are pushing to provide manager-to-be Erik ten Hag with the correct midfield addition inside the form of Leeds United ace Kalvin Phillips, in step with a document.
The subsequent permanent supervisor of Manchester United now appears destined to be Erik ten Hag. Per ESPN, the Dutchman is the favoured choice of United chiefs Richard Arnold and Joel Glazer. Their document concluded a deal to appoint the Ajax boss will be finalised soon.
One of Ten Hag’s first jobs upon taking the reins will be determining what to do with the contemporary squad.
Central midfield is one location certain to come back underneath the microscope with that role a lightning rod for criticism in recent years.
Paul Pogba is because of go away as a free agent, whilst Nemanja Matic is inside the twilight of his career at 33.
Fred and Scott McTominay might be retained, at the same time as Nottingham Forest loanee James Garner might be given a chance to electrify.
However, to assist reel inside the likes of Liverpool and Man City, a extra calibre of player may be required.
As such, the Manchester Evening News document United are ‘operating on’ a deal to sign Leeds ace Kalvin Phillips.
The 26-year-old has developed into one of the finest midfielders the Premier League has to offer at gift. And given he is a boyhood Leeds fan, prising him far from Elland Road won’t be smooth.
Indeed, the Daily Mail lately pronounced Phillips has informed Leeds he is inclined to extend his contract in West Yorkshire. His present day deal expires inside the summer of 2024.
