Premier League
Manchester United has set Antonee Robinson, left-back from Fulham, and Giorgio Scalvini, center-back from Atalanta, as top priorities to reinforce their defensive line before the summer transfer window closes. Both are requests from Michael Carrick.
The Old Trafford board is seeking cost-effective alternatives after the Lewis Hall option was blocked by Newcastle's refusal, while concurrently continuing the search for a third midfielder after securing Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Antonee Robinson, the cost-effective choice for the left flank
As reported by talkSPORT and The Telegraph, Manchester United views Robinson as a viable option to strengthen the left side. The 28-year-old American international is under contract with Fulham until June 2028, becoming the primary choice for the board considering Newcastle's decision to protect Hall after selling Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and preparing Bruno Guimarães' departure.
If negotiations for the American player do not materialize, the technical department is monitoring Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal academy player. Guimarães' imminent arrival at the London club would reduce the minutes for the youth player in midfield, creating the possibility of a transfer to Manchester.
Giorgio Scalvini's versatility attracts Old Trafford
In addition to the left-back search, reports from The Telegraph confirm that scouts from Manchester United have been monitoring the performance of Giorgio Scalvini. The 22-year-old Italian international, under contract with Atalanta until June 2028, stands out for his ability to play as a central defender in both three or four-man formations, as well as operating as a midfielder or left-back.
This tactical versatility has led the British board to consider a formal offer before the transfer window closes. Atalanta has not set a public price for his transfer, but the English club's interest heightened in the latter stages of the Serie A season.
The Manchester United board will decide whether to make the first formal offer for Antonee Robinson to Fulham during the second week of August. Simultaneously, Manchester United's technical staff will maintain contact with Giorgio Scalvini's representatives to assess Atalanta's willingness to negotiate his transfer before the end of the transfer window.
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