Man Utd plan to sign Torino star Raoul Bellanova
manchester united They are reportedly considering signing Torino star Raoul Bellanova in the next transfer window, according to the Italian media TuttoSport.
After joining the Red Devils as the new coach during the summer of 2022, Erik ten Hag He apparently prioritized signing a new right back. Several names were linked with a move to Old Trafford but they ultimately decided not to make a move for anyone before the deadline and move on with Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
However, it has been suggested that the Red Devils could look to sign a new right-back this summer as they are set to cash in on Wan-Bissaka.
Now, according to the report TuttoSportMan Utd have identified Bellanova as a serious option as a possible replacement for the former Crystal Palace star if they cash in on him during the off-season.
The report further claims that United have been closely monitoring the 23-year-old's development of late ahead of making a potential move this summer.
However, TuttoSport He claims that Torino does not want to sell the Italian unless it receives a “sensational” offer from the defender's potential suitors, such as Manchester United.
Bellanova to Manchester United
The report says that Aston Villa They are also interested in signing him and are ready to offer tough competition to Man Utd to secure any potential deal for Bellanova.
After moving to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino last summer, the 23-year-old has enjoyed a promising campaign this season, scoring just one goal and registering five assists in 25 Serie A appearances.
TuttoSport claims that after being impressed by Bellanova's recent performances, Italian coach Luciano Spaletti has expressed his intention to call up the defender in the national team in this month's international break.
Thus, although Bellanova is only valued at around £6 million according to Transfer marketIts valuation is likely to increase significantly if it continues to perform at its best in the coming months.
Bellanova is fast, comfortable playing from the back, excellent in attack and also efficient in defensive contributions. She has already shown flashes of his qualities in Serie A of late, so could be a shrewd option to bolster United's backline if he is bought.
However, it will be interesting to see if the record first division The champions will finally opt to make a concrete approach to acquire the signature of the Torino star this summer.
