According to the Sky Sports reporter Sheth Dharmesh, manchester united are keeping an eye on Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes ahead of a possible summer arrival.
Man United have had plenty of concerns in the left-back and left-back positions. Luke Shaw has been out for most of the season with multiple injuries. Tyrell Malacia appears to be out of rhythm after a long layoff due to knee surgery.
As a result, Diogo Dalot has played from the left side of the backline. The Portuguese international has put in some standout performances, but manager Ruben Amorim may want a specialist left-footed option in the department.
sheath reports that United are monitoring the situation of Mendes, whose contract expires in less than 18 months. The club hopes for a calm winter transfer window, but they are working on possible agreements for the summer.
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Amorim has relied on Dalot in the left-back position since his appointment in November. The 25-year-old did not seem comfortable in his role, but had an excellent performance against Liverpool last weekend.
The former Porto player could continue in the role for the rest of the campaign before the club spends heavily on a competitor. Shaw is not far from returning from injury. Their performances could also be assessed in the coming months.
If Shaw were to suffer another injury, the hierarchy could back the coach with a marquee signing next summer. Mendes would be a quality acquisition and would be an upgrade over Shaw, Malacia and Dalot with his superb all-round attributes.
The 22-year-old has completed 90% of his passes in Ligue 1 this campaign with almost 60% of their duels won. He has also completed 71% of his shots for the French champions with an impressive 4.6 recoveries per appearance.
The Sporting Lisbon graduate has a tireless work rate and would be an excellent purchase. Amorim already knows him from their time together in Lisbon, where Mendes first attracted attention with his performances as a left-back.
He £34 million The star would be a quality signing for the Red Devils in the summer. United recruited Manuel Ugarte from PSG last summer and could repeat the feat with Mendes if he rejects a new deal with the Parisian giants.
