Manchester United and Barcelona battle to sign Royal Antwerp promising midfielder Arthur Vermeeren

Reports emerging from the Manchester United camp suggest that Erik ten Hag, the club’s manager, is resolutely determined to bolster his midfield options in the upcoming January transfer window by acquiring the services of Arthur Vermeeren, the young and promising midfielder currently plying his trade at Royal Antwerp.

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Arthur Vermeeren, aged just 18, has already notched up an impressive record of 26 appearances for Royal Antwerp, even managing to find the back of the net once during his tenure.

In terms of market value, Transfermarkt.com currently appraises Vermeeren at a commendable 17 million euros, a clear testament to his rapidly rising potential within the footballing landscape.

Manchester United’s season got off to a rocky start, marred by a lackluster performance that culminated in a disheartening 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Brighton. The defeat was a stark reminder of the club’s struggles and deficiencies.

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Casemiro, the high-profile £70 million acquisition from Real Madrid, has particularly struggled to recapture his previous form this season, casting a shadow over the team’s midfield stability. Despite the late addition of Sofyan Amrabat during the summer transfer window, Manchester United continues to grapple with the need to address its midfield issues and potentially groom a long-term successor.

Sport reports that Erik ten Hag has displayed a fervent interest in Arthur Vermeeren, actively advocating for Manchester United’s top brass to expedite the midfielder’s acquisition during the January transfer window. The urgency stems from a fear that postponing the deal until next summer could result in missed opportunities, particularly with the looming threat of Barcelona vying for Vermeeren’s signature.

As the transfer saga unfolds, football fans worldwide will be closely monitoring whether Manchester United can successfully secure the services of this talented midfielder in January, as the club endeavors to fortify its midfield ranks and rectify the challenges that have marred its season commencement.

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Enzo Cattaneo

Naples-born Enzo Cattaneo has spent more than a decade living in Madrid and writing about Spanish football, German football and the Premier League for various Spanish football websites and now he writes about World football for World Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers and rumours pretty much nonstop since the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea.

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