The Red Devils were recently linked with Verratti after it emerged that the Italian midfielder could leave Paris Saint Germain in the transfer window. German champions FC Bayern Munich were also one of the interested teams in the frayAccording to the Football Insider, both Reading and Birmingham City have ‘registered their interest’ in the former Under-21 international.
Ruben Selles has already signed midfielders in the transfer window, with Charlie Savage and Lewis Wing high-profile incomings last month.
Kilkenny has been on the bench for Bournemouth’s opening two Premier League games against West Ham and Liverpool having impressed in pre-season for the Cherries
midfielder has been with the Cherries since 2019 and has made 24 appearances- but failed to feature at all last campaign.
Sent out on two loans, the Republic of Ireland youngster played four times for Stoke City in the Championship and eight times for Charlton Athletic in League One.
Now deemed surplus to requirements at the Vitality Stadium, but with two years still on his contract, his future is uncertain
Fulham are plotting a move for Leicester City defender Timothy Castagne before the 1 September deadline, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed Cottagers boss Marco Silva is a “big fan” of the 27-year-old, who was relegated from the Premier League with the Foxes last term.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (21 August) that Fulham are planning to sign a full-back on each side of their defence after selling Aleksandar Mitrovic for big money.
Now, it seems like another transfer blow for United as Verratti is set to join his former teammate Neymar in making the switch from Paris to Saudi.
Verratti will follow a wide line of players who have now made the switch from European football to Asia. The Saudi League now boasts of a good roster of talented European players, something unfathomable heading into the summer transfer window
On the other hand, United could still be in the market to add another midfielder before the transfer window closes. We need a specific profile in midfield which could be the gel between defence and attack.
Casemiro is one of the world’s best in his role but his role is to protect the back four and act as a shield. If given too much responsibility on his shoulders to contribute to the attack as well, he would be caught on certain occasions.
Castagne would become the first choice option on the right, while Silva wants backup and competition for United States international Antonee Robinson on the left-hand side
Kenny Tete has started the season as the first-choice right-back for Fulham.
14-cap Netherlands international Tete impressed for the Londoners last season, notching one goal and five assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.
Therefore, we need a profile that can complement the Brazilian and also act as a controller in the midfield as clearly Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are better when played as attacking midfielders.
Adding Verratti to the current roster could have been a game changer for us. Unfortunately, it would appear that United must now look elsewhere
However, he has just one year remaining on his contract at Craven Cottage.
Meanwhile, Castagne is yet to play a single minute for Leicester this season following their demotion to the Championship.
The versatile defender, who joined the Foxes in 2020, notched two goals and four assists in 42 games across all competitions last term.
His contract at the King Power Stadium is set to run until June 2025.
Castagne is not the only Leicester star attracting interest following Leicester’s relegation.
