As reported by Spanish outlet Sport, Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona defender Jordi Alba this summer.
What’s the story?
With Ashley Young playing out of position at left-back for the majority of United’s season, it’s an area of the team that could do with serious improvement in the upcoming transfer window.
Sport report that one player on the Red Devils’ radar is Jordi Alba.
The outlet reckon Man United are in the market to sign him this summer, rivalling Chelsea for his transfer.
Rated at £54m by Transfermarkt, is he a player that Jose Mourinho should be targeting?
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Would he be a good signing?
Alba had a fantastic 2017/18 season, helping Barcelona to a league and couple double in Spain ahead of UEFA Europa League winners Atletico Madrid and UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid.
Scoring three goals and assisting eight times, he delighted supporters with his energetic forward play as much as his steadfast defensive work.
Given that Manchester United currently lack a viable and natural option on the left hand side of defence, an elite player like Alba can solve that problem and bring balance to their defensive line.
Bringing him to Old Trafford would be something of a coup and solve one of the big headaches Jose Mourinho has about his first team squad.
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