Manchester United Scout: Top 5 Potential Cut-price Transfer Targets Available In Summer Including Former Arsenal Man

Manchester United’s season went from bad to worse with a toothless performance against David Moyes’ former employers Everton. A 2-0 defeat all but seals United’s fall from grace, from the Champions of England last May to mid-table mediocrity this summer. United are expected to be busy in the transfer market in pursuit of 5-6 key players.

So, we at SOCCERSOULS, decided to do some research and help David Moyes in securing some transfer deals at cut-prices. Let’s take a look at the Top 5 cut-price signings Manchester United should target this summer.

1. Adil Rami

La Liga outfit Valencia have reported offered David Moyes the chance to sign French centre-back Adil Rami this summer. The talented centre-back moved on loan to Italian powerhouse AC Milan in the January window following a fall-out with manager Juan Antonio Pizzi over an interview he gave to a French radio station last year. With United in the market for a centre-back after Nemanja Vidic is all set to join Inter, the Los Che are said to be seeking a transfer fee £10 million for the French defender.

2. Fabio Coentrao

Spanish giants Real Madrid are set to offer Manchester United Fabio Coentrao for £10 million in the summer. Coentrao was all set to move to United in January, but the loan move fell though in the dying moments. But with Patrice Evra expected to return to his native France in the summer, United could move for the out-of-favour Coentrao. Coentrao is surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu and would offer a cheaper alternative than Southampton left-back Luke Shaw in addition to his experience of playing in the  Champions League.

3. Alex Song

With William Carvalho expected to come at a cost, Barcelona central defender Alex Song could just be the cut-price buy Moyes could well look at. Song has been spairingly used by Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino this season, and could just be the talented box-to-box presence  United have been missing all season. And don’t forget, Song guarantees top-level Premier League experience from his successful time at Arsenal and has all the required attributes to be a regular started at Old Trafford.

4. Antoine Griezmann

The France winger has enjoyed a fantastic season with Real Sociedad and touted as the “next big thing” in La Liga, the youngster has been already linked with Premier League moves with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool thought to be admirers, but David Moyes is intent on stealing a march on the competition and seal Griezmann’s signature before the World Cup. Griezmann potentially represents a much cheaper buy compared to Dortmund’s Marco Reus.

5. Santiago Arias

PSV Eindhoven’s right-back Santiago Arias has also been linked with a summer move to the Red Devils. The 22-year-old, who has recently broken into the Colombian national team and is hopeful of securing a place in their final World Cup squad, has been making a name for himself in Holland this season. Arias signed for PSV from Sporting Lisbon last season and is one of the hottest properties in Dutch football.