Man Utd battling to sign “magnificent” 19y/o after scouts sent rave reviews

Having seen their rivals enjoy yet another excellent campaign whilst they struggle once more, Manchester United are now reportedly racing Liverpool sign an attacking reinforcement this summer.

Man Utd scouts impressed by Serie A star

The summer transfer window is one that Manchester United simply must get right. Those at Old Trafford can no longer afford to waste money on failed stars as INEOS continue to cut costs outside of the playing squad. With Ruben Amorim desperate for reinforcements too, Sir Jim Ratcliffe must ensure that he builds a side capable of thriving in his manager’s 3-4-2-1 system.

Amid their struggles, it’s no surprise that the transfer rumours have already been coming thick and fast at Old Trafford – particularly when it comes to attacking reinforcements. The Red Devils have been far too blunt at times this season and targets such as Jonathan David and Rayan Cherki have threatened to steal the headlines as a result.

David would certainly be an impressive coup, given the amount of interest in his signature ahead of the expiration of his current Lille contract this summer. Signing such a talented goalscorer as a free agent is undoubtedly the type of deal that Ratcliffe needs to chase.

Meanwhile, after signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in January, the Red Devils have seemingly returned to Serie A. According to Caught Offside, Manchester United are now battling Liverpool to sign Assane Diao from Como this summer, with scouts wowed by the 19 year-old.

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The teenage winger has been one of the players to watch since joining Cesc Fabregas’ side in January, with Como sat as high as 13th in their first Serie A campaign in 21 years. It seems as though that form has done enough to earn the attention of some top sides too, with Manchester United potentially landing a future star in the coming months.

Whether they can beat a side of Liverpool’s calibre to the teenager’s signature remains to be seen, however.

“Magnificent” Diao is a future star

At just 19 years old, all signs are pointing towards the very top for Diao who may yet stop off at Manchester United on his way. The teenager is certainly the type of player that the Red Devils should be aiming to sign too. Already, he’s showcasing an eye for goal despite lacking the same experience as some of the struggling stars in Amorim’s squad – scoring seven times in all competitions.

Earning plenty of praise during the second-half of the campaign, football talent scout Jacek Kulig had nothing but good things to say about Diao – describing his start to life in Serie A as “magnificent”.

Having recently moved from Real Betis to Como, another move at this stage may well come too soon for the young winger, but he is not a talent that United will want to miss out on.