Manchester United set their sights on signing Giorgio Scalvini

manchester united are showing great interest in signing Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, according to a report from Calciomercato.

The report claims that Manchester United have “set their sights” on the 20-year-old Italian international defender following his excellent form with Atalanta. The Italian team values ​​the player at £51 million and CalcioMercato claims the asking price is not an “insurmountable obstacle” for the Red Devils.

It seems that Manchester United are willing to pay a premium to sign the Italy international at the end of the season. However, they will face competition from Bayern Munich, PSG and Atletico Madrid, according to the report. Therefore, it will be interesting to see if United can reach a deal before their rivals.

Scalvini would be a quality long-term investment for the Red Devils and could prove a long-term partner for Lisandro Martínez in the middle of the back four.

Quality addition

Manchester United will have to add more depth to the team and bring in quality players with the potential to improve further. The Atalanta defender certainly fits the profile and could end up justifying the long-term investment.

Scalvini has demonstrated his qualities in the Italian league and could prove to be a quality option in the first league also. The Italy international certainly has the physical and technical attributes to thrive in England and could be a key player for Manchester United with the right guidance.

Erik ten Hag He has a proven track record when it comes to developing young players and could help the 20-year-old develop further and reach his world-class potential.

However, with teams like Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid also in the race, it won't be easy for Man Utd to win the race for his signature.