Posted: 00:01, 30 June 2022 | Updated: 01:19, 30 June 2022
Manchester United are confident of acquiring Feyenoord’s μπα 12.9m left-back Tyrell Malasia following talks on Wednesday. United now have to agree on personal terms with the 22-year-old, something that is expected to be clear. Malacia is expected to become the first acquisition of Erik ten Hag’s season at United, as the new coach tries to improve the club’s fortunes. Manchester United are confident of concluding a deal for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malasia New United manager Eric Ten Hague ready to improve his left-back squad Known for his pace and impressive position, Malacia is set to bolster United at left-back, with Luke Shaw and Alex Telles being the club’s other key options in that position. Malaysia has five appearances for the Netherlands, having previously represented his country at various youth levels. A product of Feyenoord’s academy, he has made 136 appearances for the team and won the KNVB Cup in the 2017-18 season. The 22-year-old was on United’s radar this window, but was ready to join French side Lyon as the Old Trafford club focused on trying to sign Frenkie de Jong. Malacia are set to cost 9 12.9m, with United now having to agree on personal terms United are also looking to finalize the signature of Malaysia compatriot Frankie de Jong United continue to seek an agreement for Malacia’s international colleague De Jong. De Jong has been Ten Haag’s main target since taking over at United, with the couple having previously worked together at Ajax. Sportsmail sources said that the agreement between United and Barcelona for De Jong has been completed “90 percent”, with the finest details remaining to be completed. There is optimism that the transfer will be completed this week. United will initially pay 55 55 million to the Spanish club for De Jong, a fee that could rise to close to 70 70 million.
