European giants have entered the discussion of where 23 year old midfielder, Manuel Locatelli’s future lies. Several clubs around Europe are predicted to make a bid for the striker who is currently at Italian club; Sassuolo. The youngster has caught the eye mainly of Pep Guardiola who seems to think the Italian would fit perfectly in his battle to win a European trophy with the club.
Instagram Transfer account: @tranfers posted this recently on their page declaring Locatelli’s awareness of the rumours and his response to them. In a interview, he stated his readiness for joining a “Top club” and the desire for joining a “foreign” club which he says will have “multiple opportunities” for him
By showing this much promise at 23, he has definitely spiked the ears of other European clubs. He is already valued at around £30 million pounds. However, with the amount of clubs interested, a bidding war is likely to start and the final figure should reach over £45 million pounds for the wonderkid.
Whether Manuel is likely to start for the Manchester blues is a different question. Pep has an abidance of talent at his fingertips which often sees the substitute bench look like a star studded lineup.
If Locatelli did change his mind about a move abroad; it is said that Italian superclub; Juventus are also keen to add the midfielder to reinforce their own homegrown talent alongside the vast plethora of Italian wonder kids that they already have.
Despite this, Sassuolo have had a good season seeing them currently sat in eighth place but 11 points behind 7th place, A.S Roma. For a player who is attracting this much attention, possibly bigger dreams of Champions League football and a title contending team may be what the midfielder has on his mind.
Whatever happens, Locatelli is likely to move away from the ‘Neroverdi’ at some point in the near future. Locatelli also must think of his desire to also play at an international level and see Italy change the disgrace of not qualifying for the last World Cup. We will soon see what the future has in store for Manuel Locatelli.
Photo credits off @transfers
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