Manchester United will need to spend £34 million to beat Juventus to the signing of Javi Guerra, a sensation from Valencia.
At the young age of 20, the Spanish midfielder—who should not be confused with the now-retired former Cardiff City player of the same name—has lit up the Mestalla this season.
The January transfer window presents Ten Hag with the opportunity to add more players, even though the Dutchman has acknowledged that making any acquisitions is “unlikely,” with Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s £1.3 billion deal to acquire a 25% stake in the team almost complete.
Valencia retaliated to Juventus’ £22 million bid by requesting a much higher sum, as reported by Estadio Deportivo via Football Espana.
Valencia is not in a hurry to let go of Guerra, who has six caps for Spain’s under-21 team. Should Guerra’s value increase further this season, they may even hold out for his staggering £86 million release clause.
More urgently, United will look to build on their much-needed 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Tuesday when they host Bournemouth in their next Premier League match.
