Man Utd In Advance Talks For Spanish Star

Manchester United is in a strong position to free agent Mario Hermoso despite rival interest from other Premier League clubs, according to reports.

Man Utd have captured four new players so far this summer, with striker Joshua Zirkzee, Noussair Mazraoui and centre-backs Leny Yoro & Mathijs de Ligt arriving at Old Trafford. However, club chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe knows that he needs to land several more top stars to give Erik ten Hag any chance of competing with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool this season.

According to reports in the Spanish press, Man Utd have ‘made official contact’ with Hermoso following his exit from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish central defender can be signed on a free transfer and the potential for a bargain deal has alerted Man Utd recruitment chiefs.

Hermoso, a five-time Spain international, is not the only free agent Man Utd are chasing. In addition to signing Manuel Ugarte, Man Utd could strengthen their midfield ranks further by capturing France star Adrien Rabiot.