Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Carlos Augusto from Inter Milan.
According to reports from Spain, they are looking to add more depth to the defensive unit and have already made a formal enquiry about the 27-year-old. They tried to sign him a few months ago as well.
Carlos Augusto could be a handy option
The defender is likely to cost around £25 million, and Manchester United certainly have the resources to get the deal across the line. However, Juventus and Roma are also interested in the player. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can win the race for his signature.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting, and the versatile defender could be tempted to take on a new challenge. He can operate as a wing-back as well as a full-back. He could be the ideal alternative to Luke Shaw.
Manchester United need a deeper, higher-quality squad if they want to do well next year. They have secured Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign and need to rotate their players to keep them fresh. Adding more depth to the defensive unit should be one of their priorities. The 27-year-old defender is at the peak of his career, and he has plenty of experience. The Brazilian could make a big difference for Manchester United.
Man United have an alternative to Augusto
The report further claims that the Red Devils will do everything in their power to persuade Inter Milan to sell the player. It is fair to assume that convincing the 27-year-old might not be as difficult. Manchester United will be able to offer him an exciting platform and a more lucrative contract compared to the Italian club.
On the other hand, they are keeping tabs on the West Ham United defender Oliver Scarles as well. The 20-year-old could be an alternative to the Brazilian if they fail to sign him.
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