Published 18:59 IST, October 5th 2020
Telles to become Man United's 4th signing from Portuguese league with 3 failing to impress
Ahead of the Telles to Man United deal, journalist Mark Ogden pointed out how the club hasn't had success when it comes to signing defenders from Portugal.
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Multiple reports covering Man United transfer news have revealed that transfer target Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles are currently in England signing ir contracts. Sun shared pictures of Alex Telles arriving in Manchester, with left-back having already completed his medical ahead of his move. Manchester United are set to have a busy transfer deadline day, with several deals in works. While fans are excited to see left-back arrive at club, journalist Mark Ogden has suggested that a player from Portuguese league may t be best thing for club.
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Transfer deadline day live: Telles to Man United deal t best thing?
Alex Telles is being brought in to provide competition for current left-back Luke Shaw, who had a horror showing last time out against Tottenham. However, as ESPN writer Mark Ogden points out, Telles to Man United deal may t work out if past transfers are looked at. While discussing Telles to Man United transfer, Ogden pointed out how Brazilian left-back will be fourth defender club have signed from Portuguese league in recent years.
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previous three instances involved bringing in Marcos Rojo from Sporting CP in 2014, Victor Lindelof from Benfica in 2017 and Diogo Dalot from Porto in 2018. However, ne of defenders has impressed during ir time at Manchester United, with all three failing to assert ir place in side.
Victor Lindelof has already been heavily criticized for his performances this season, while Marcos Rojo is rumoured to be on his way out of club. Full-back Diogo Dalot has already left club on loan for AC Milan. While making his point, Mark Ogden also pointed out that defenders from Portuguese league fail to impress in England, as he gave example of Eliaquim Mangala’s time at Manchester City.
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Transfer deadline day live: Man United rumours round-up
It remains to be seen how Alex Telles to United deal fares eventually, with defender having been a standout full-back in recent times. Apart from Telles to Man United transfer, club is also expected to anunce arrival of star forward Edinson Cavani on a free transfer. Apart from duo, Man United transfer news has also linked club with a loan move for Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, as club looks to strengn in wide areas after failing in ir pursuit of Jadon Sancho over summer.
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Im Credits: Alex Telles Instagram, Victor Lindelof Instagram, Marcos Rojo
18:59 IST, October 5th 2020