Fabrizio Romero, a leading writer, has provided an update, dismissing rumors that Manchester United had made an initial £39 million [€45 million] approach for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero.
After finishing a distant second behind Manchester City in the Premier League title battle, Ole Gunner Solskjaer is anticipated to be busy in the transfer market this summer as he attempts to construct a side capable of winning major titles next season.
United also fell short in Europe, losing to Villarreal in the Europa League final after being eliminated from the Champions League group stages, so Solskjaer will be under pressure to win titles next season.
Because Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof have both had injury problems, the Norwegian coach understands he needs to enhance his squad, and a new center-back appears to be on the cards. Harry Maguire requires a top-class partner, and a new center-back appears to be on the cards.
Manchester United has been linked with a number of players in recent weeks, but Romero has emerged as a genuine contender, with Tuttosport suggesting that the Red Devils have made an initial £39 million [€45 million] offer. According to the Italian newspaper, Atalanta is demanding a fee of around £51.6 million [€60 million], while other reports claim United is close to completing a deal.
However, it appears that such rumors are unfounded since noted Italian writer Fabrizio Romano has issued an update, claiming that both Romero and Atalanta have downplayed the speculation. United has not made a £39 million [€45 million] approach, according to Romano, and there are currently no meaningful talks between the three sides.
Man United has made no offer to Cristian Romero, according to his camp. Atalanta is also denying that they have ever received a €45 million deal. As of now, there is nothing significant or advanced going on between #MUFC and Romero... Good player, but nothing is happening right now.
June 8, 2021 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
We'll have to wait and see what happens in the next weeks, but if Man Utd can agree on a deal to bring Romero to Old Trafford during the forthcoming window, it would be a fantastic addition.
Last year, the 23-year-old joined Atalanta on loan from Juventus and impressed during his 42 games, helping the team finish third in Serie A, one place ahead of Juventus.
Gian Piero Gasperini's side is poised to exercise an option to make the transaction permanent for a pre-agreed fee of £11.8 million, and Atalanta might now profit handsomely if they decide to sell this summer.
The former Argentinean international has a lot of paces and is good in the air, so he'd be a great addition to Solskjaer's team, but we'll have to wait and see if United makes a formal offer or explore other targets.
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