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Diego Simeone approves Atletico Madrid move for Man Utd transfer target

metro.co.uk · 10hShare

Atletico Madrid are targeting a move for Racing youngster Jorge Salinas (Picture: Reuters) Diego Simeone has reportedly given the green light for Atletico Madrid to sign Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas ahead of Barcelona and Manchester United this summer. Salinas enjoyed an outstanding season in the Spanish Segunda Division last term, helping his boyhood team Racing secure La Liga football again for the first time since 2012. But Salinas’ performances have not gone unnoticed and elite clubs from across Europe have been forming a queue for the 19-year-old left-back, with speculation mounting that he could soon be on the move. United have reportedly placed Salinas on their shortlist of potential solutions as they scour the market for a quality left-back to provide competition and support for Luke Shaw . Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season

First report: Man Utd transfer target ‘doesn’t want to leave’ this summer, says manager — metro.co.uk, 1d