Manchester United are interested in making a double move for two players who could make them instant title challengers, according to reports.
First up is Barcelona star Pedro, who they have agreed a £22 million fee for [Daily Star]. The 27-year-old could be the perfect replacement for Angel Di Maria, who has been heavily linked with a move to PSG. Having won the Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, World Cup, and European Championships during a career with Barcelona and Spain, he could even be an improvement on the Argentina international.
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With the Red Devils having already signed Memphis Depay this summer, it is likely that the La Masia graduate could line up on the left wing along with Wayne Rooney and the Dutchman in a front three.
However, that is not the only move Louis van Gaal is interested in making…
United are also keen on Wolfsburg ace Kevin De Bruyne, according to the Metro. Rated at £34.9 million, the 24-year-old scored 16 goals and managed 27 assists last season. This has made a mockery of Chelsea letting him go eighteen months ago, with the midfielder actually managing better stats than Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge.
With Di Maria their top assist maker with ten last season, it will be important that they replace the 27-year-old’s creativity. While Pedro will be able to bring a dangerous presence on the wing who can run on to passes, United will still need someone to be giving him the ball. De Bruyne could be the perfect man to do this.