Manchester United could hijack a Premier League rival's deal to sign their No.1 target to replace Luke Shaw.
Man United open their new Premier League campaign at home to Fulham on Friday.
And ahead of their first game of the 2024/25 campaign, Erik ten Hag will be without Shaw, who is sidelined through a calf injury.
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On Tuesday, the club released a statement regarding the injury to Shaw.
"Luke Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training," it read.
"He is working hard on his rehabilitation with a view to being available after the first international break."
Man United have already recruited new talent this summer, having recently snapped up Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
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And it appears Ten Hag is still in the market for another defender.
According to a fresh claim in the Turkish media via Sport Witness, Man United have tabled an offer for Ferdi Kadioglu.
The Red Devils are going head-to-head with Brighton for the services of the Turkish right-back.
Brighton are in talks to sign Kadioglu as Man United hope to hijack the transfer.
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The 24-year-old is believed to be keen on leaving Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce after they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Man United and Brighton are battling it out for his signature, with the report claiming they are offering different deals.
The Red Devils have offered the most money in the initial payment for the player, but the Seagulls' offer is worth more when add-ons are taken in account.
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Ten Hag's pursuit of Kadioglu comes after Shaw played just 12 league games last season.
His 2023/24 campaign was riddled with injuries as he also played a bit-role at Euro 2024, starting just one game for England.
Topics: Manchester United, Luke Shaw, Football
Nasir Jabbar