Manchester United are edging closer towards confirming Ralf Rangnick as interim manager following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
We understand that prior to his dismissal, Solskjaer had already informed senior figures of his targets for the January transfer window.
Sources in Italy have revealed to us that Solskjaer’s winter priority was bringing in a new central midfielder.
Just a week before the Norwegian left the Red Devils, the club made contact with the agent of Juventus’ Rodrigo Bentancur and asked how much it would cost to get the Uruguayan out of Turin. We understand that the fee quoted for the 24-year-old was around £25m.
Despite making initial enquiries, United have not made a formal offer to ‘The Old Lady’ with sources now suspecting January targets have been postponed due to Solskjaer’s sacking.
Bentancur joined Juventus in 2017 following a £13.2m move from Boca Juniors and has a contract that is set to run until 2024.