On the verge of closure to the 2021 summer transfer window, English Red Devils Manchester United have reportedly overtaken Chelsea in the race to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.
Current update on Saul's transfer
Manchester United had previously kept the midfielder on their watchlist before the opening of the transfer window.
However, in the past 48 hours, reports had it that Chelsea had begun significant discussions with the playmaker. Noticing Chelsea's interest in a potential deal with Saul, Manchester United has responded by using their game in pursuit of Saul.
Based on established reports, the Ole Gunner Solskjaer led side are now in pole position to snap the midfielder away from the Spanish capital.
Details on the Manchester United and Saul deal
According to statements in Spain, the deal brought forward by Manchester United is a loan option for Saul. However, the Red Devils would be the ones paying for the entireness of Saul's wages.
On normal occasions, such deals come with a mandatory purchase option for the buyer. However, no such statements have been highlighted by the press concerning Saul's deal.
Saul is endeavouring to keep it 100% despite exit rumours
Amid his exit rumours, Saul reported to Atletico's training camp well on time and has started the first two games for the Diego Simeone-led side.
According to evaluations, the mandatory-buy option could see Manchester United spend a total of 38 million euros for the playmaker. And from the movements of both parties, Atletico is open to selling and United are open to purchasing as well.
Conclusion
With the level of interest exhibited by Manchester United on Saul, it can only be a matter of time before the deal comes to reality.
United fans would no doubt be ecstatic to have a player of Saul's calibre in their ranks.
Comments