Manchester United is looking to hijack Lyon’s deal for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia, with De club aan de Maas director Frank Arnesen confirming that an agreement with United has been reached for the Dutch international.
The club was linked with Malacia upon Erik ten Hag’s arrival in May, but speculation quickly died out as it appeared apparent that the powers at be at Old Trafford were instead focusing on deals for Frenkie de Jong, Antony, and Jurrien Timber.
This left Malacia subject to interest from other clubs, with French side Lyon thought to have secured his signature, only for Manchester United to return at the eleventh hour to reignite their interest in the 22-year-old.
Excl: Manchester United are trying to hijack Tyrell Malacia deal! After full verbal agreement with OL, Man Utd jumped into it before it was signed. ??? #MUFC
Talks with Feyenoord to reach an agreement, Dutch sources confirm.
Detail: Malacia has same agents as Frenkie de Jong.
Feyenoord director Frank Arnesen confirms exclusive news on Man Utd working to hijack Malacia deal: “The agreement with Man United is there. We are now waiting for Tyrell”, tells @1908nl. ??? #MUFC
“If Malacia says yes, then a transfer to Manchester United is imminent”. pic.twitter.com/Qk0imjGjsY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
Should Malacia come to terms with the Red Devils, he would become their first signing of the summer, with Frenkie de Jong quickly expected to follow.
Who is Malacia?
Tyrell Malacia is a dutch defender who predominantly plays at left-back for Feyenoord.
Progressing through their youth system, he has played over 100 times for the senior team since making his debut in the Champions League against Napoli at the age of 18.
He was particularly impressive last season, grabbing a goal and four assists in the Eredivisie, and was unlucky to be on the losing side of the Europa Conference League final, in which he excelled.
His good performances have also seen him rack up five caps for the Netherlands to date since making his debut in September 2021.
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