Manchester United have been linked with a move for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners in recent weeks, with reports suggesting the club sent scouts to Italy to keep an eye on him.
The 26-year-old has been at Atalanta since 2021 and it sounds like he is ready to challenge himself elsewhere – preferably at a bigger club. That will depend on who shows an interest in him when the transfer window opens.
In an interview with Telegraaf.nl, Koopmeiners confirmed he has requested to leave Atalanta ahead of the summer transfer window.
“I told Atalanta I want to leave in the summer. Last season, there was concrete interest from Napoli, but the two clubs didn’t reach an agreement. I hope there will be options to consider this year. My girlfriend and I are enjoying Italy, but I would endure rain for some clubs in England. I’d lie if I said I have no news of interest from Juventus and Premier League clubs. I read the news, too. I’ve had an amazing time at Atalanta and I hope they will get a big sum.”
United have been linked with several midfield targets, including Wolves’ star Joao Gomes as a potential replacement for Casemiro.
It remains to be seen which midfield target will take priority.
Let us know in the comments section who you would like to see United sign in the summer.
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