Manchester United are reportedly looking for the help of super-agent Jorge Mendes, as they set their sights on two high-profile stars.
The membership’s new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has already met with Mendes, who represents a plethora of top-tier gamers together with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Darwin Nunez and Pedro Neto, to not point out former United supervisor Jose Mourinho. This comes as a part of Ratcliffe’s ongoing revamp of the Outdated Trafford scouting community.
Dan Ashworth is ready to depart Newcastle United to take up the function of Sporting Director, whereas Jason Wilcox of Southampton has been appointed as Technical Director. Ratcliffe plans to be actively concerned in participant signings, expressing his dissatisfaction with what he perceives as a flawed and dear recruitment technique.
Ratcliffe recognises Mendes’ vital affect within the switch market and goals to capitalise on his in depth experience, in keeping with The Mirror. Wolves have efficiently established their Premier League standing by signing a number of of Mendes’ shoppers, and Nottingham Forest have additionally closely relied on his providers.
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United now goal to observe this mannequin, with Benfica midfielder Joao Neves one other Mendes consumer that includes on the Outdated Trafford want record. It appears to be like set to be a busy summer season for Ashworth and his crew, with the 19-year-old Portugal worldwide becoming the invoice as a younger, formidable participant desperate to make his mark.
United have additionally been linked with one other Mendes consumer, AC Milan ahead Rafael Leao, however with an asking value of round £100 million his arrival is much less doubtless than that of Neves. In the identical breath, Neves will not come cheaply both with Benfica set to demand in extra of £86m for his or her younger sensation.