Man Utd in battle with Chelsea to sign AZ Alkmaar left-back David Moller Wolfe Manchester United are in battle with Chelsea to achieve the signing of highly-rated Norwegian left-back David Moller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar, as per TEAMtalk.
The 20-year-old has been a revelation in the Eredivisie since joining De Kaasboeren latest summer from Danish Superliga side, Brann. His performances for Maarten Martens’ side this season have caught the attention of several European pinnacle clubs including United.
As per TEAMtalk, the Red Devils are monitoring the eight-cap Norwegian international to bolster their left-back position, which has been a concern this season.
However, they face being trumped by Premier League rivals, Chelsea who also have the defensive ace on their radar with Ben Chilwell tipped for a possible departure, according to the report.
Having signed a five-year deal after joining the two-time Dutch champions, Wolfe still has four years remaining on his contract at the AFAS Stadion, with a €4m (£3m) valuation by Transfermarkt.
After enduring a series of incessant injury concerns previous season, it appears Man United’s injury woes have not stopped with different injuries to the squad particularly at the backline.
Summer signing Leny Yoro was the first on the list, injuring himself during preseason while Noussair Mazraoui also added the injury list before the international break.
More worrying for the club is the uncertainty over the boomerang dates of first and second choice left upholds Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, who are currently the club’s longest absentees with the latter yet to prioritize in any game since the start of latest season.
Man Utd are now making plans to strengthen their left-back position with Wolfe breaking as the club’s primary target to aid reinforce the position that has been clashed by Diogo Dalot — who is a natural right-back.
The Norwegian defender stands out in both attack and defence. His capacity to lobby matches in numerous areas makes him a highly attractive option for any elite club looking to bolster their squad.
Additionally, his efforts in throwing his body on the line and propitious tackling indicate that he’s not solely focused on creativity and advancing the play; he’s also working hard in critical defensive areas.
With a humble £3m valuation, it remains to be seen if United will make a swoop for him in January or wait for the potential bounce of Shaw or Malacia.
Regards to Football Talks
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Published 10/20/2024