Manchester United are interested in Tijjani Reijnders, with head coach Erik ten Hag making the AC Milan midfielder a top target for the upcoming transfer window, FootballTransfers can reveal. The versatile midfielder was acquired by Milan for €19m from Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar just last summer, but sources have indicated that his short time in Italy will not deter Man Utd from offering a package.
The 25-year-old, who can play in various positions, including defensive midfield, central midfield, and attacking midfield, is being targeted not only for his versatility but the fact he can bring the squad’s age down, particularly in the midfield.
With players such Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, and Christian Eriksen either nearing the end of their careers or facing uncertain futures, and promising talent Kobbie Mainoo needing gradual integration into the first team at just 18 years of age, it’s thought Reijnders would be invaluable to Ten Hag.
However, sources suggest that AC Milan’s hierarchy will not entertain offers below €60 million for Reijnders, owing to his glowing form at Milan this campaign and the fact his contract runs until 2028.
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Man Utd may face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for Reijnders’ midfield spot in the summer. The Ligue 1 champions are looking to revamp their squad ahead of next season, with Kylian Mbappe’s impending departure freeing up funds. Reijnders began his career at WVF Zwolle before joining PEC Zwolle in 2007. He later returned to PEC Zwolle in 2011.
His strong performances won him a move to AZ Alkmaar, where he stayed until July when he joined Milan.
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