Aliou Traore

Celtic, Rangers and Benfica are ‘clearly interested’ in Manchester United youngster Aliou Traoré, according to France Football, putting Steven Gerrard and Neil Lennon in a battle with the Lisbon club.

The 19-year-old is yet to feature for the Red Devils’ first team, but he has impressed for the English club’s U18 and U23 side in the last two seasons.

Last campaign, the midfielder managed four goals and 10 assists in all competitions for the U18s, while he has scored four goals in 14 Premier League 2 appearances this term.

The teenager spent two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain’s academy, between 2014 and 2016. He joined the English club from Sarcelles AAS in 2017 and prior to joining United, PSG also tried to re-sign him.

Traoré made his debut for France’s U19 side earlier this year and the report adds the youngster has already received ‘concrete requests’ from ‘several foreign clubs’.

This is when Benfica, Celtic and Rangers get mentioned. It’s claimed Bruno Lage’s side and the two Glasgow based clubs are interested in him.

Traoré’s current deal with the Premier League club is until 2021. France Football only talk about the interest from the Bhoys, Rangers and the Portuguese side, and they provide no information on United’s stance on the young player



Looks right up our street. Young promising French player from the premier league under 23s. Hopefully he doesnt talk to Lee O’Connor though.....

 

https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-benfica-vise-aliou-traore-manchester-united/1144595

Mercato: Benfica target Aliou Traore (Manchester United)
Manchester United midfielder Aliou Traore could continue his career in Portugal. The former PSG man is a favourite with Benfica Lisbon.

A promising player in French football, Aliou Traore has continued his progress in recent years at U18 and U23 level under the colours of Manchester United. In July 2017, the midfielder left DHR Sarcelles for the prestigious Premier League club. PSG, whom he had known between 2014 and 2016, had tried to bring him back, but the player finally opted for the Red Devils. His performances at youth level have been positive, with 50 matches, eight goals and ten assists in all competitions. Called up for the France U19 team on 25 February (Portugal-France, 3-1), the player received concrete requests from several foreign clubs. In Portugal, Benfica are clearly interested, as are Glasgow's two teams (Celtic and Rangers). In Ligue 1, a few clubs are keeping a close eye on his situation. N.D.

 

Could speak to Eddy or Julien few more french lads in our squad to help there

 

Hate that we are constantly linked with same players as the huns again!

 

Get the kolo chant started again

 

If Ntcham was to go, I would be keen on a deal here the boy looks a good prospect that would fit in well to our midfield. From the video he looks to be comfortable in possession, have that ability to split defences with driving runs from midfield and have a decent strike on him as well.

Some of his play in the video reminds me of how Yaya Toure used to powerfully burst forward from midfield and break teams defensive lines. Also given his physical presence it would naturally bring benefits when defending and attacking set pieces.

 

Every * transfer we are linked with so are those smelly, mutant *! Lazy journalism at it's best.

Thats like a player being linked with Barcelona and Buckie Thistle.. Those horrible * couldn't get near a player we are remotely interested in.