Man United Eye Left Back Nagida as Liverpool Search for Future Keeper

Man United target left back reinforcements

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Rennes left back Mahamadou Nagida. The 21 year old Cameroon international has worked his way into becoming a regular starter in France. He has played 13 times across all competitions this season, scoring one goal and setting up two others.

United see Nagida as a potential option for the January transfer window. Other left backs on their list include Alejandro Balde, David Raum, Joaquin Seys, Adrien Truffert, and Jorge Salinas.

United are also still interested in Leicester City midfielder Louis Page. The 18 year old has played 12 times in League One this season. United missed out on him in the summer but feel confident about getting a deal done, even with Man City, Arsenal, and Chelsea watching him.

Big moves brewing across Europe

Liverpool are looking at Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a potential long term option. The 24 year old has been a regular for Brighton, and Liverpool are paying attention due to uncertainty around Alisson Becker, whose contract ends at the end of the season.

In Germany, Barcelona are tracking 16 year old forward Niko Iličević from Eintracht Frankfurt. He became the joint youngest player in Bundesliga history when he came on against Hamburg on November 1, right after his 16th birthday. Man City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich are also tracking the Germany under 17 international.

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Çalhanoglu is drawing interest from Como and Juventus. Contract renewal talks with Inter are not progressing, and the 32 year old could leave when his contract ends next summer.

What it means for the next game

Stade Rennais vs Lille (Ligue 1, Sun, 08 Nov): Stade Rennais win 41%, draw 27%, Lille win 32%; expected goals 1.48 to 1.28. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa (Premier League, Sun, 08 Nov): Manchester United win 43%, draw 25%, Aston Villa win 31%; expected goals 1.65 to 1.37. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.