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Manchester United 'interested in summer move for Tijjani Reijnders'

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 25 October 2023

Man United 'interested in summer move for Tijjani Reijnders'

Manchester United could move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders during next summer's transfer window, according to a report.

Manchester United are reportedly considering making a move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders during next summer's transfer window.

The 25-year-old only joined Milan from AZ over the summer, but he has made a strong impression this season, providing two assists in 11 appearances in all competitions.

The Netherlands international has featured in all nine of his side's Serie A matches this term, while he has also played in both of their Champions League games with Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund.

Reijnders penned a five-year deal upon his arrival, but there is already speculation surrounding his future, with a number of major European clubs thought to have been alerted to his form via scouts.

According to Calciomercato, Man United are huge admirers of the midfielder, with the Red Devils considering making a move during next summer's transfer window.

AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders reacts on September 19, 2023 © Reuters

Reijnders started his professional career with PEC Zwolle, but he only made one first-team appearance for the club before moving to AZ.

The midfielder featured on 128 occasions for the Dutch club, scoring 13 times and registering 15 assists in the process, ahead of his move to San Siro.

Man United are currently well-stocked in central midfield, with Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, Bruno Fernandes, Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Hannibal Mejbri, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen and Kobbie Mainoo among the options available to head coach Erik ten Hag.

Van de Beek and McTominay could be on the move next year, though, while there has also been criticism of Casemiro's defensive performances this season.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured before the match on October 21, 2023 © Reuters

Ten Hag is said to be determined to add another midfielder to his squad next year despite the fact that Amrabat's loan move from Fiorentina is expected to be made permanent.

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong is still thought to be the club's main target in that area of the field, but the Netherlands international is soon expected to sign a new long-term deal at Camp Nou.

Man United have eased the recent pressure on their head coach courtesy of three straight wins in all competitions, including a 1-0 success over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The 20-time English champions will be back in league action on Sunday at home to Manchester City before hosting Newcastle United in the EFL Cup next Wednesday.

The Red Devils will then travel to Fulham in the league ahead of the return fixture in the Champions League with Copenhagen, which is also a must-win match for the club.