Man Utd plotting January move for £50m defender

James Shearman

• Updated: 19 Oct 2023 20:51 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United are plotting a January move for Inter left-back Federico Dimarco.

According to TEAMtalk, he is one of many players that Erik ten Hag wants to bring to Old Trafford when the transfer window opens.

United scouts have watched him play several times throughout the season.

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The key reason for wanting Dimarco is the left-back injury crisis that saw Sergio Reguilon signed on loan during the summer after injuries to both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

Reguilon has not always been available either, with Victor Lindelof forced to play at full-back against Brentford before the international break.

That being said, Dimarco would be far more than just cover for the left-back position.

The 25-year-old would immediately be the best option at the club, even when the whole squad is fully fit.

He played an important role in helping Inter to last season's Champions League final and he has also started the 2023-24 campaign brightly.

He has a goal and three assists in seven league starts as the Nerazzurri sit second in the table.

How much would Dimarco cost?

Inter are thought to be extremely reluctant to sell Dimarco, who's contract runs out in 2026.

They are even willing to increase his wage from £3 million per year to £5m.

But, an offer of £50m could be enough to tempt the Italian outfit to sell one of their best players.

United should also be able to offer him a lucrative long-term contract, especially with new investment coming from Sir Jim Ratcliffe.