The Red Devils are confident of wrapping up a bargain deal for the right-back (Pictures: Getty)Manchester United have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over the signing of right-back Kieran Trippier and the defender has already begun house hunting in the area, according to reports. The Red Devils are looking to invest significantly this summer to close the gap to Premier League champions Manchester City and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is particularly keen to sign a new right winger and centre-back. Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and Villarreal’s Pau Torres are United’s top targets in those positions, but the club are also looking for competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Despite winning the Liga title with Atletico, Trippier is keen to return to the Premier League and has already been looking at houses in the Manchester area. MORE : Manchester United confident of agreeing deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon SanchoMORE : Rio Ferdinand tells Manchester United to prioritise a centre-back ahead of Harry Kane move this summerFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro June 04, 2021 14:48 UTC