Manchester United reportedly made a really late provide for Espanyol striker Raul De Tomas.
That’s in line with a current report from Soccer Insider, who claims the Purple Devils tried to strengthen their assault by bringing within the former Actual Madrid striker throughout Thursday’s switch Deadline Day.
It’s no secret that Cristiano Ronaldo would have most well-liked to go away United this summer season, nonetheless, after being left in need of choices, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was left with no alternative however to proceed at Previous Trafford.
Clearly not a part of Erik ten Hag’s first-choice matchday staff, Ronaldo, who has up to now performed a bit-part substitute position, has solely featured for a matter of minutes.
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Following the Portuguese star’s dramatic decline, the Purple Devils are understood to have targetted De Tomas however Espanyol’s refusal noticed them reject a late provide so a transfer by no means materialised.
Nonetheless, for De Tomas, 27, although this summer season didn’t ship him with a swap to the Premier League, his proposed transfer is an indication of simply how determined United are to signal a brand new striker so he could also be value maintaining a tally of forward of the January switch window.
Since becoming a member of Espanoyl from Benfica two years in the past, the 27-year-old, who has 4 years left on his deal, has gone on to characteristic in 89 matches, in all competitions, immediately contributing to 51 targets alongside the way in which.