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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayAfter confirming the arrival of 18-year-old Diego Leon, Manchester United chiefs are now reportedly discussing the chance to sign an impressive defender who is wanted by "half of the Premier League".
Man Utd confirm Diego Leon arrival
In their second signing of the summer following the earlier arrival of Matheus Cunha, Manchester United have officially unveiled new man Leon. The left-back, who only turned 18 in April, is likely one for the future but certainly one to watch as he progresses under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford in the coming years.
Although the teenager won't steal the same headlines as Cunha, his arrival could eventually prove to be just as important. With the South American confirmed too, Manchester United have officially continued their trend of welcoming young defenders in the last 12 months following Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven last season.
It's not just young players that are on United's radar, however. The Red Devils are still chasing a deal to sign Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo with negotiations ongoing in pursuit of a deal worth over £60m this summer.
The winger is likely to cost around the same price as Cunha, who joined the club for £63m this summer, and would provide Amorim with yet another attacking upgrade.
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Last season's numbers suggest that signing Mbeumo alongside Cunha would make it job done for Manchester United's attacking rebuild, but they're still reportedly targeting the likes of Victor Osimhen to truly round things off.
Meanwhile, those at Old Trafford are also reportedly discussing the chance to welcome a key defensive addition before the new Premier League season gets underway.
Man Utd discussing Bisseck deal
According to Caught Offside, Recruitment chiefs at Manchester United are now discussing signing Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan, but reportedly face competition from "half of the Premier League" for his signature. The central defender played his part as Inter reached the Champions League final last season and may yet bring that experience to English football.
Described as a "commanding" defender who is "dominant" in wide channels by analyst Ben Mattinson, Bisseck - like Mbeumo and Cunha - would hand Manchester United an instant upgrade on their current options.
The Red Devils have already surprised many by taking charge of the race to sign Mbeumo and could yet do the same in pursuit of the Inter defender. Despite interest from elsewhere in the Premier League, the Manchester United name may remain strong enough to lure another reinforcement to Old Trafford.