{"id":299412,"date":"2023-12-15T20:57:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=299412"},"modified":"2023-12-15T20:57:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:57:55","slug":"man-utd-make-unexpected-move-for-fikayo-tomori-after-newcastle-masterclass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/man-utd-make-unexpected-move-for-fikayo-tomori-after-newcastle-masterclass\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd make ‘unexpected’ move for Fikayo Tomori after Newcastle masterclass"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIt looks a shambles\u201d | Man Utd are out of the Champions League<\/h3>\n

Manchester United have launched a surprise swoop for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, according to reports. Erik ten Hag is expected to recruit a new centre-back next year amid uncertainty surrounding Raphael Varane’s future, and Tomori could be in line for a Premier League return.<\/p>\n

Varane’s United career has plunged into doubt this season after falling out of favour with Ten Hag, who has reinstated Harry Maguire as his first-choice right-sided centre-back.<\/p>\n

And reports this week, revealing that the 30-year-old’s contract is due to expire next summer rather than in 2025, have boosted the chances of an exit as early as January.<\/p>\n

It leaves United on the hunt for a long-term replacement to partner Lisandro Martinez once he returns from his lengthy injury problems.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag’s first-choice target appears to be Tomori, who has flourished into one of Europe’s top centre-backs since leaving Chelsea for Milan.<\/p>\n

The Serie A giants signed Tomori on loan in January 2021 before completing a \u00a330million deal in the summer of that year.<\/p>\n

According to Milan Live, United are now pressing to bring him back to the Premier League, and their interest could become increasingly stronger in the coming months.<\/p>\n

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It’s claimed that the Red Devils view Tomori as a target for next summer rather than in January and can secure his signature if they offer a suitable salary.<\/p>\n

The report adds that the 25-year-old’s Milan career could end abruptly and unexpectedly in 2024 due to the interest.<\/p>\n

Milan are said to demand at least \u00a334m to part ways with Tomori, who is under contract at the San Siro until 2027.<\/p>\n

They reportedly may be forced to raise funds at the end of the season to fund upgrades for Stefano Pioli’s side and could ‘sacrifice’ the former Blues star.<\/p>\n