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See the full story · 1 sourcesManchester United eye blockbuster move for 22-goal star before deadline
Manchester United are interested in signing the Brentford striker Igor Thiago.
According to Team Talk , they have already registered their interest through an intermediary, but Brentford are not keen to sell the player. The 25-year-old has a long-term contract with the English club, and they are under no pressure to sell him.
Can Man United convince Brentford to sell Igor Thiago
Manchester United will have to come forward with a substantial offer in order to change that stance. Manchester United need more quality in the attack, and the 25-year-old could be a very useful option for them . He scored 22 goals last season, and Thiago certainly has the quality to play for a bigger club.
Manchester United have Benjamin Sesko as the first-choice striker, but the Slovenian needs more support in the attack. He is also a young player who needs time to adapt to English football. Signing Thiago would be a step in the right direction. He scored 22 goals in the Premier League last season, and he is well settled in English football. He could make an immediate impact at Old Trafford and share the goal-scoring burden with Sesko.
Other clubs keen on Thiago
Meanwhile, clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham are keeping tabs on his situation as well. Manchester United certainly have the finances to pay a premium for him, and it remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official proposal.
The opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world will be exciting for Thiago, but convincing Brentford is a massive challenge. They will not want to lose a key player like him this late in the window.
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