Manchester United want to sign AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic at the end of the season, with the player potentially worth around €35 million.
According to Calciomercato.It, they will also face competition from Chelsea and Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old defender has performed very well at AC Milan and could be a great signing for Manchester United.
They need a quality long-term replacement for Harry Maguire and the Serbian would be ideal for them. He has the physicality to be suited to English football and could help tighten up Manchester United’s backline. They will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next year and will be facing world-class attacking players. They need to improve defensively. Signing a quality central defender and left-back should be a priority for them.
Similarly, Chelsea were very vulnerable defensively. They hope to fight for trophies next season and signing a quality central defender could be crucial for them. The back has become quite porous this season. They have conceded 49 goals in 36 Premier League games. With a defense like that, there’s no way they can hope to compete with Arsenal or Manchester City.
Pavlovic could help improve the defense. The opportunity to play for clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea would be very exciting for him.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are also keeping an eye on the player’s movements. They have yet to bring in a quality replacement for Marc Gehi and the Serbian would be ideal for them. It remains to be seen whether they can win the UEFA Europa Conference League this season and convince the defender to join.
