Who is Javi Guerra? Manchester United agree terms with Valencia midfielder, bid after after Jadon Sancho sale: Report

Manchester United are expected to bid for Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra once they have offloaded some of their unwanted players, reports said. Ruben Amorim wants a ball-playing midfielder to strengthen the squad and has zeroed in on the 22-year-old Guerra. Although the player has agreed personal terms with United, he will have to wait for confirmation on outgoings before negotiations can take place, reports said.

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Christian Eriksen has left Old Trafford and Casemiro is unlikely to get a contract extension, meaning Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes will need some help in the middle of the park in the long run. Amorim finds this a priority after having sealed attacking signings in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo. United are also on the lookout for a striker this summer after having sealed the deals with Wolves and Brentford, respectively.

 

Javi Guerra: Playing style and strengths 

 

Ruben Amorim wants to go ahead with his 3-4-2-1 style at Old Trafford which makes the availability of a midfielder like Javi Guerra important. The youngster is a typical No. 8, but can also perform as a deep-lying holding midfielder. 

 

The 6ft-2 Spaniard, known for his long-range shots with both legs, is agile with terrific ball control and dribbling skills. According to reports, he is one of the best in Europe when it comes to successful take-ons. Valencia reportedly makes most of his progressive drives as he averages multiple progressive runs per game and covers long distances on the pitch when asked to play a box-to-box role.

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While Manchester United have reached verbal agreement with Guerra, they are in no financial position to negotiate with Valencia before they can sell some of their players, an Italian media report said. From his side, Guerra has decided not to discuss contract extension with the La Liga side until United can come with an an offer, Calciomercato said.

 

Manchester United transfer scenario

 

Juventus are said to be interested in Jadon Sancho while Marcus Rashford is linked to Fenerbahçe. Once these deals are done, United will start official talks with Valencia. The Premier League team is expected to shell out about €40 million (£34.6 million) for the midfielder who had earlier worked with Villarreal's youth setup.

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As mentioned earlier, the Red Devils are on the lookout for a clinical striker. They were tracking Victor Gyokeres but the Sporting striker decided to ink a deal with Arsenal over another stint under Amorim at Old Trafford. It is also reported that the club will bring Emiliano Martinez on board if they can find a buyer for Andre Onana, who has not been consistent.

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