Manchester United have approached Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso’s entourage | OneFootball

Finding a fit specialist left-back has proven to be quite challenging for Erik ten Hag with both his options being unavailable for over 40 percent of the games this season.

Luke Shaw has ended up missing 36 games while Tyrell Malacia has not played a game this campaign. Even loan signing Sergio Reguilon started seven games before his short-term deal was terminated in January.

Centre-back Victor Lindelof and defensive midfielder Sofyan Amrabat have been forced to play there in multiple games while in the last couple of months, the Dutch manager has alternated between his right-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot to fill that position.

New co-owners INEOS have decided to bring in a left full-back this summer and reports from Italy have claimed the Red Devils have approached Juventus for Andrea Cambiaso.

LB search continues

The Italy international’s versatility is a huge draw with the 24-year-old able to play further upfront and even in midfield if required.

This season, the former Genoa star was an ever-present feature of the Juve side, playing 39 games across all competitions and he also scored three goals while providing six assists.

The Old Lady have been extremely impressed with Cambiaso and want to offer him a brand-new deal which would be valid until 2028 and the player would also be liable to receive a wage increase.

Apart from the Old Trafford side, Premier League rivals Arsenal also like the versatile Italian but the Turin-based outfit have no plans to sell their new star even though they need funds for a planned summer revamp.

Cambiaso approach

Tuttomercatoweb write, “Cristiano Giuntoli has to deal with the club’s financial needs. Initially it was thought that only Kenan Yildiz was untouchable, but according to what Tuttosport found out this morning, that is not the case: Andrea Cambiaso is also non-transferable.

“The proof comes from the firm intentions of Arsenal and Manchester United , who approached the player’s entourage because they liked him extremely, until director Giuntoli intervened to send a sharp ‘no, thanks’.

“But there’s more: the Juventus technical manager has set up a meeting with Giovanni Bia (Cambiaso’s agent) in the next few days to secure the extension of his contract until 2028, with a relative increase in salary based on what the 24-year-old has demonstrated this season.”

Cambiaso is valued at around €40-45 million and he could plug multiple gaps in the squad if United do approach the Serie A giants with a formal offer.

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