Man Utd reserve Man City right-back Yan Couto for summer transfer
manchester united are ready to compete with several important European clubs for the signing of city of manchester the right back Yan Couto, according to TuttoJuve.
The 21-year-old joined City from Brazilian side Coritiba in 2020 and is currently on loan at La Liga side Girona, where he has made 33 appearances in all competitions. His performances have been fundamental in helping the Spanish team achieve a historic victory. Champions League qualifying spot and is now attracting interest from Manchester United and a host of European clubs, according to the report.
Pep Guardiola has a host of options at right-back, including Kyle Walker, Rico Lewis and John Stones, who can play in that position, so Couta will find it difficult to find first-team action at the Etihad.
City are expected to cash in on the Brazilian this summer to turn a profit and Juve claims that Manchester United are planning a surprise attack on their rivals. However, they face competition from companies such as real MadridBayern Munich and Juventus.
the seven times first division The champions estimate they can recover around €40m (£34m) for the five-cap Brazil international, whose contract at the Etihad is set to expire next summer.
Defensive renovation
United are set to carry out a revamp this summer, particularly in defence, where they have kept just eight clean sheets in 36 Premier League games this season.
One of the areas they will invest in is the right back position as they desperately need competition for Diego Dalot. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is expected to leave after struggling this season and it appears Couto could be seen as a replacement.
Couto's 12 G/A this season show that the Brazilian will not only offer Erik Ten Hag defensive solidity, but will also be an attacking threat for the team, making him a valuable asset to the team. Couto's arrival could see Dalot play more regularly at left-back next season after impressing on that side of the defense in recent weeks.
However, it remains to be seen whether Man City will be prepared to do business with their local rivals this summer and sell United Couto if they formalize their interest in the South American.
