Man Utd are looking to solve a defensive issue with the capture of a Real Madrid starlet, according to reports.
While the first team goes through an eventful period on the pitch, plans are being made behind the scenes to sort the long-term future of the club.
That includes scouts going across Europe to discover some of the best young talent. And according to reports coming out of Spain, Man Utd officials have found a top teenage defender.
Sport Witness, citing those reports, claim that the Red Devils are hoping to land Real Madrid’s Marvel.
He is an 18-year-old centre-back impressing for Madrid’s reserve team this season. He recently played 90 minutes as the side held Barcelona B to a 0-0 draw.
Marvel has represented Spain U19s on two occasions and looks set to break into the senior squad in a few years’ time. It’s no wonder that Man Utd are admiring his abilities.
Sport Witness write that the club want to pull off a raid. They are hoping to prize Marvel away from Spain with the offer of a big-money contract.
Such a deal would help to sort out the long-term future of their defence. Players such as Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Phil Jones aren’t exactly getting any younger.
However, the move is seen as a ‘complicated’ operation. Madrid are aware of Marvel’s potential and don’t want him to leave for a cut-price fee. They are also preparing to promote him to the first team in the near future.
It looks like Man Utd have a task on their hands to sign such a talent from Madrid’s clutches.