Man Utd draw up defender shortlist including Bayern centre-back Upamecano – Paper Round

Manchester United have three central defenders in thoughts after they look to bolster this summer time.

The Solar studies that Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano, Benfica’s Antonio Silva and Jean-Clair Todibo of Good are all into consideration.

“New partial proprietor Sir Jim Ratcliffe will look to revolutionise The Pink Devils’ squad forward of subsequent season.

“United are inquisitive about Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano.

“The 25-year-old has tumbled down the pecking order of late, falling behind former Tottenham star Eric Dier.

“Additionally on United’s record is Upamecano’s French compatriot Jean-Clair Todibo.

“The third defender on United’s radar is Benfica’s Antonio Silva.”

Spanish newspaper Marca confirms that Actual Madrid are anticipated to signal Kylian Mbappe on a free switch from Paris Saint-Germain this summer time.

The Frenchman’s deal has lengthy been rumoured, however is but to be introduced.

“Moreover, the arrivals of Brahim, Joselu, Arda Guler, and presumably Kylian Mbappe will additional fortify Madrid’s offensive capabilities. Whereas Mbappe has but to verify his future membership, many anticipate his transfer to Actual Madrid after the French ahead confirmed he could be leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

“With the potential additions of Mbappe and Endrick, Actual Madrid’s assault guarantees to soar to new heights, doubtlessly uniting the Brazilian prodigy with the world’s greatest participant.”

The Mirror believes that Chelsea’s Brazilian veteran defender Thiago Silva will go away on the finish of the season.

The 39-year-old will come to the top of his contract and there have been no recommendations that talks will happen.

“The Brazilian veteran, 39, joined The Blues in the summertime of 2020 and received the Champions League in his debut season underneath Thomas Tuchel, establishing himself as a agency fan favorite in west London.

“Nevertheless, there have been no formal talks over a contract extension so far and sources have now indicated that barring a big U-turn, Silva is poised to depart on a free switch when his present deal is up. It is no secret that former membership Fluminense have been working tirelessly on a transfer to deliver the previous PSG captain house.

“Fluminense’s president Mario Bittencourt revealed earlier this week that he stays in shut contact with the skilled Brazil worldwide and that he has made it abundantly clear the door is vast open for an emotional return.”

The Telegraph studies that Brighton supervisor Roberto De Zerbi has no plans to signal a brand new contract with the membership.

The paper explains that the Italian is linked with Liverpool and Bayern Munich as either side search for a brand new supervisor.

“With vacancies this summer time at Liverpool and Bayern Munich, De Zerbi’s scenario is being intently monitored and the Italian very noticeably admitted that the “downside” in his Brighton talks could be to seek out the identical long-term imaginative and prescient.

“De Zerbi, who changed Graham Potter in 2022, has a contract till 2026 at Brighton, the place he has established himself as top-of-the-line younger managers in Europe after main the membership into Europe with a sixth-placed end.

“Nevertheless, when requested if he might signal a brand new contract at Brighton, De Zerbi gave a strikingly unsure reply. ‘For the time being, no,’ he mentioned forward of Sunday’s match towards Liverpool. ‘We didn’t discover the settlement. The contract is part of the longer term. It’s essential for me, it’s essential for everybody but it surely’s a small half, the massive half is the plan.’”