Manchester United try to hijack Lyon’s deal for Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia after the French membership reached an settlement with the Dutch aspect.
It was reported final week by the Daily Mail that Lyon submitted a £12million bid for Malacia and Fabrizio Romano confirmed {that a} deal for the left-back had been agreed and all that was left to do was kind out the ultimate particulars earlier than the switch may turn into official.
That deal now seems in jeopardy after Man United turned concerned earlier than it was signed. United had been linked with a transfer for the left-back earlier than Lyon reached an settlement with Feyenoord however have now begun talks with the Dutch membership to attempt to attain an settlement states Fabrizio Romano.
Excl: Manchester United try to hijack Tyrell Malacia deal! After full verbal settlement with OL, Man Utd jumped into it earlier than it was signed. ??? #MUFC
Talks with Feyenoord to succeed in an settlement, Dutch sources verify.
Element: Malacia has similar brokers as Frenkie de Jong.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
Malacia additionally has the identical brokers as Frenkie de Jong, who Man United are additionally near agreeing a deal for based on Sky Sports. These two gamers are clearly wished by new United boss Erik ten Hag and they’ll spring into life what has been a quiet window for the Manchester membership up till now.
The Dutch left-back’s attacking play model will completely go well with the offensive possession-based soccer that Ten Hag is more likely to implement subsequent season at United and is most certainly set to switch Luke Shaw within the Man United first 11.
United seem like they’re now in pole place to finish the signing and can look to get it carried out quickly to be able to keep away from any extra twists.