What’s the story?
Barcelona defender Yerry Mina has now become a Manchester United target, according to Sport. The centre-back came into the limelight at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia with Colombia, leading the South American country to the knockout stages.
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But Mina shot to fame with some Man-of-the-Match performances at the World Cup in Russia where he even scored three goals thanks to his supreme aerial presence in the box.
Heart of the Matter
With a deal for Maguire a no-go for United and the club frustrated in their attempts to sign Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham Hotspur, Mina has become their next big target.
But with Everton also in the fray, the club have reportedly asked the 23-year-old Colombian to wait before putting pen to paper, as they deal with Barcelona to arrive at an amenable transfer fee.
This could even be a three-way transfer tug-of-war where Leicester could look to sign Mina from Barcelona if United are willing to meet their asking price for Maguire.
Rumour Rating/Probability: 8/10
Mina represents the kind of centre-back signing who could thrive in the Premier League. His physicality and dominance in the air have already been on display in the past few months and he is comfortable on the ball for a player who stands at nearly 6 ft 5 in.
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Video: Yerry Mina’s highlights from 2018 so far
What’s next?
Mina’s arrival will represent a wonderful piece of business for United if they are willing to officially give up on their chase for Maguire or even Alderweireld. He is a much cheaper option and a mature player given his age.
