“I did my best to persuade him to join Newcastle, but it seems he’s set on his decision,” Sandro Tonali confirmed. His fellow international teammate has turned down Newcastle’s offer and is set to join Manchester United in January for a fee of £37 million.

Injuries to key defenders have caused significant hurdles for Erik ten Hag this season, prompting Manchester United to seek a new central defender.

There are reports indicating the club’s interest in Gianluca Mancini, the 27-year-old Italian international who has excelled at AS Roma since his permanent move there in 2020. Despite his commitment to Roma until 2027, Manchester United is apparently contemplating making an offer that might influence his future with the Italian club.

Erik ten Hag is seeking a central defender capable of seamlessly fitting into Manchester United’s starting lineup. Gianluca Mancini emerges as a potential candidate, bringing both experience and leadership on the field.

Valued at around €20 million, the 27-year-old could potentially partner with players like Raphael Varane or Lisandro Martinez to strengthen the team’s defense.

Although Roma values Mancini highly as a crucial player, they might consider offers in the range of €30-€35 million, which could give them a chance to enhance their squad using funds from a possible transfer.