Manchester United transfer news: Atletico defender could join United, Red Devils want €50m sensation, and more - 3rd January 2019

#2 Manchester United keen on signing Nicolo Barella

Nicolo Barella is being eyed by a bunch of European heavyweights

According to various reports from Italy, Manchester United are currently monitoring Cagliari youngster Nicolo Barella with a potential deal in the future. The player has no shortage of interested parties, with Arsenal, Napoli and Inter Milan all plotting a move for the midfielder.

Cagliari are demanding €50m for the 21-year-old, who made his Italy debut in October and has been a regular ever since then. Napoli reportedly offered €20m plus Marko Rog and Adam Ounas for Barella, while reports claim that the player prefers a move to Inter Milan.

The Italian, who is capable of functioning as a playmaker, has made 18 appearances for Cagliari and found the net only once in this campaign. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United agree on shelling out the asking price for the midfielder.