Manchester United tipped for shock Ross Barkley transfer after Dave Brailsford meeting
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are reportedly set to make a move for Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley in the summer. According to The Sun, INEOS' Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford are big fans of the English midfielder who spent last season at OGC Nice.
Barkley was used infrequently in France and departed the club in the summer to join Premier League new boys Luton Town. Since his move back to the top flight, the 30-year-old has enjoyed a new lease of life and has played just four matches less than he did for Nice in the entirety of last season.
Luton boss Rob Edwards has played Barkley as a central midfielder as well as a defensive midfielder which is thought to have caught the eye of United. READ MORE: I noticed what Brailsford did after the Luton game READ MORE: Casemiro must brace himself for Keane fury Currently, Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford with his value depreciating fast as he gets older.
The 32-year-old is under contract until 2026 but recent reports have suggested Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr may be interested in submitting a substantial bid this summer to bring him to the Middle East.
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