Manchester United intensify efforts to land first signing

Manchester United is reportedly intensifying efforts to secure the signing of a promising young talent as their first acquisition under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Since acquiring a minority stake in the club earlier this year, the INEOS chairman has been actively involved in reshaping the footballing operations at Old Trafford, with a focus on long-term success and a return to the summit of English football.

Among Ratcliffe’s strategic plans is a concerted effort to bolster the squad with young talents who can serve as the foundation for the club’s future success.

One standout prospect on United’s radar is Argentine center-back Aaron Anselmino, whose potential has caught the attention of the club’s recruitment team.

Reports from TyC Sports journalist Julio Pavoni, as relayed by FourFourTwo, suggest that Manchester United is considering triggering Anselmino’s £17 million release clause to secure his services. Despite the 18-year-old’s limited senior experience, United views him as a unique talent worthy of investment.

The proposed transfer strategy involves loaning Anselmino back to his current club, Boca Juniors, for a season to further nurture his development before integrating him into the Premier League setup.

However, despite mounting speculation surrounding his future, Anselmino has publicly expressed his commitment to Boca Juniors.

Following Boca’s recent victory over Central Norte in the Copa Argentina, the defender affirmed his loyalty to his boyhood club, stating his desire to win trophies with the team before considering any potential moves elsewhere.

“My focus is on Boca,” Anselmino declared. “I aspire to achieve success here and lift trophies wearing this shirt. There have been no discussions from external sources.”