Manchester United Pursues Mika Faye as Marcos Alonso Strikes Deal with Atlético Madrid

Manchester United has set its sights on Mika Faye, one of the standout players for Barça Atlètic. Despite his desire to stay with the Blaugrana, Faye’s impressive performances have attracted the attention of several European clubs. Among them, Manchester United has shown significant interest. According to the ‘Daily Mail,’ the Red Devils are considering the possibility of adding the Senegalese center-back to their squad.

The situation at Manchester United is complex. The recent partial ownership acquisition by INEOS has brought changes to the club’s management structure. Erik Ten Hag will have reduced involvement despite remaining as the coach, with Dan Ashworth taking over as the new football director and Jason Wilcox likely becoming the new sporting director.

As reported by the ‘Daily Mail,’ the club is already planning for the upcoming season, with the central defensive position being a priority for reinforcement. The focus is on bringing in a young center-back, with top candidates including Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton, 21), Aaron Anselmino (Boca Juniors, 18), and Barcelona’s own Mika Faye, aged 19.

Additionally, Manchester United is considering signings for a right-back, a midfielder, and a forward, but their budget is constrained by financial fair play regulations. The English club aims to generate £100 million through player sales.

Despite competition for places in central defense at Barcelona, Mika Faye is determined to earn a spot in the squad. The club intends for him to participate in the preseason with the first team, regardless of whether there’s promotion to the second division. Faye’s objective is to succeed at Barcelona, prioritizing the Blaugrana project over potentially more lucrative offers elsewhere.