Man Utd Would be Keen to Sign Nico Paz for Mauricio Pochettino

Manchester United are already being linked with potential new signings after the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino was confirmed on Friday lunchtime, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the club’s interest in one exciting player.

Pochettino will officially move to Old Trafford on November 18 after signing a two-and-a-half year contract, but he will take charge of the United States’ two matches against Haiti first, before heading to Manchester next week.

The 54-year-old’s first task will be to try and pick up some points against Liverpool at Anfield a week on Sunday, as he looks to lead Man United out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Romano has already confirmed that United will be making signings in the January transfer window, but until then the former Tottenham Hotspur boss must work with what he has.

One report has already suggested that the Argentine ‘loves’ Marcus Rashford, so it will be interesting to see how Pochettino utilises him when he is back to full fitness.

Some other players have plenty to prove to their new head coach, given how poor performances and results have been so far this season.

Two of those players will be captain Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez, who have spoken out publicly against Michael Carrick and Jason Wilcox respectively in recent weeks.

Looking ahead to 2027 and their transfer business, it was claimed by journalist Samuel Luckhurst on Friday that United are monitoring Como superstar Nico Paz, one of the best young players in world football, ahead of a potential move next summer.

Romano has now given his verdict on that story, and he has confirmed that the Red Devils are one of many players interested in the Argentina international, but they are not alone.

Real Madrid actually hold the advantage over any other club, as they agreed a buy-back option worth £67m when they sold him to the Italian club.

Speaking on the subject on his latest YouTube video, Romano said:

“Believe me, guys, there are 20 top clubs in Europe in love with Nico Paz. In England, in Italy, in Germany, in Spain, everywhere. But the club deciding the future of Nico Paz will be only one, Real Madrid. €80million buy-back clause. The player is also aware of all details. So Real Madrid are the only club in control.

“In case Nico Paz is not going back to Real Madrid, there are a few top, top clubs ready to put top money on the table. But at the moment, all of this is just appreciation, because the reality is that it’s Real Madrid in total control, and it’s way too early to decide. So that’s the story. That’s the situation.”

United Showing the Right Ambition

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United continue to show good ambition in the transfer market, as they did in the summer when they were targeting the likes of Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson.

The problem is that some of these players are proving to be out of reach because of their transfer fees, with both of the aforementioned stars moving for more than £115m.

While it is no surprise that the Red Devils would have an interest in Paz, who tore them apart when they were thrashed 4-1 by Como in the Champions League last month, he could be another player who is out of reach.

Firstly, Real Madrid are ultimately in pole position to sign the 22-year-old if he does leave Como, but even if he is to move elsewhere, every top club in Europe will be after him.

United would surely need Champions League football at a minimum to have any chance of landing him, and even that is looking unlikely right now without a massive improvement in their Premier League form.

If United are forced to sign a Bruno Fernandes replacement in 2027, with no breakthrough yet in contract negotiations, they are going to need an elite player who can provide goals and assists.

Paz has proven during his time with Como that he can do exactly that, but it does feel like that United will need to look elsewhere for a playmaker if a new No.10 is needed next year.

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