Ralf Rangnick is looking for his first deal as Manchester United boss, and the club has got in touch with a forward whose release clause expires in January.
Rangnick's time at United has begun well, with 2 Premier League victories in his first 2 games, however their most recent 2 games were postponed due to a Covid pandemic.
Despite the fact that the German will only be in charge of Manchester United till the end of the season, it is anticipated that he will be able to make changes to the team in January.
Moreover, he's been connected with some midfielders and defenders, but with Anthony Martial set to go, he might also want to strengthen the forward line of the team.
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As per Argentine source Ole, Manchester United have already contacted River Plate about acquiring Julia Alvarez in order to challenge their rivals and his agreement clause.
The 21-year-old is presently accessible for £17 m, but that figure will jump to £21 million in the final ten days of January 2022, indicating that United may try to move soon.
Instead of hike in price, it is also expected that other top clubs in Europe are interested in signing the forward, who can perform thru the middle or beyond.
While Aston Villa were connected with the youngster earlier this year, his form has now sparked the attention of likes of AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid.
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In 46 appearances this season, Alvarez has recorded 24 goals and provided 15 assists for his colleagues, so it's clear to see why clubs are keen in signing.
Alvarez responded to concerns regarding his future after scoring a double to help his team secure the Trofeo de Campeones having already achieved the league award.
"To be honest, I'm not sure what happens; right now, all I can think about is celebrating." "We'll see in January," the Argentina star said reporters.
When asked if a possible move would affect his prospects of competing in next winter's World Cup, Alvarez responded, 'Everybody is well aware how much the World Cup matters for a player.'
[Whenever I make my mind up, I will go with what is right for me].
At 21, he'll have a lot more opportunities to play in the World Cup, particularly if FIFA decides to make the tournaments occur every other year, although excelling in Europe will undoubtedly boost his likelihood of making it to Qatar.
Sergio Aguero's latest early retirement has also benefited his hopes, and a transfer to United might be accelerated if Barcelona tries to replace the ex Manchester City player with Edinson Cavani.
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