Chelsea and Manchester City are also interested in him
The Red Devils are expected to be very busy in the summer transfer window and have started the transfer window in an excellent way. They have already completed two signings, teenage full-back Diogo Dalot has signed from Porto, while a £52.5 million fee has been agreed with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazil international Fred.
Despite having the most clean sheets and the second best defensive record in the Premier League last term, Jose Mourinho was not happy as he had to rely on auxiliary full-backs and failed to settle on a consistent central defensive axis due to injuries and inconsistency.
The Portuguese manager is targeting a top class centre-back this summer despite spending big on defenders in the past two years. The club have been linked with host of defenders including AC Milan star Leonardo Bonucci.
Bonucci, who is rated as one of the finest defenders in the world, joined the Italian side from rivals Juventus for a €42 million fee last summer. But has endured a trouble campaign and has been the victim of instability at the club, managing to make 47 appearances in all competitions.
After spending around £200 million last summer to strengthen the squad, the Serie A giants finished sixth in the league and will miss the Champions League next season. The club may be forced to sell their assets this summer in order to comply with the Financial Fair Play regulations.
Italy International has been linked with a move to Premier League this summer with two other clubs in addition to Mourinho’s side are interested acquiring his services.
Manchester United are leading the race for AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, with Manchester City and Chelsea also interested, according to Corriere dello Sport .
The Blues are set to appoint Maurizio Sarri as their new manager and he could make a move him as the club are expected to bolster their defence.
Per Guardiola is a huge admirer of him but less likely to make a move unless any of the club’s defender leaves this summer.
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