, Manchester United in pursuit of Middlesbrough midfielder

Manchester United in pursuit of Middlesbrough midfielder

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Middlesbrough midfielder Marten De Roon, as reported by the Daily Star.

De Roon joined Middlesbrough back in July 2016 from Italian side Atalanta and was one of the few positives in a difficult campaign for Boro which ultimately saw them relegated from the Premier League. Boro’s relegation and De Roon’s form have both seen him linked with a move away from the Riverside this summer.

Serie A and a move back to Atalanta is one location which has been reported as a possible location for De Roon. Fellow Italian club Lazio are also said to be in the mix. However if reports are to be believed then Premier League giants Man United have also been linked with a move for the Dutch midfielder.

This speculation was originally reported in an article by Italian site Tutto Mercato Web. In the article they say that United are interested in bringing De Roon to Old Trafford. They also reckon that De Roon could be available for as cheap as £8.8million.

It is suggested that United’s apparent interest in De Roon may have been sparked by Aitor Karanka. It was Karanka who brought De Roon to England in the first place and he is also friends with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.

It’s also no secret that Mourinho is an admirer of De Roon’s talents. After United’s 3-1 victory over Boro back in March Mourinho said:

“Boro have a good team, a solid midfield.

“This kid De Roon is phenomenal, his work-rate is phenomenal, they’re solid and they play direct.

“We had to fight it, and I have to admit, it was hard for us.”

If reports are to be believed then a De Roon move to Old Trafford this summer could be a real possibility.

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