The recent injury sustained by Brazilian left-back Alex Telles during training at Man. United set off alarm bells at Old Trafford, especially after red devils coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed his concern about the time off. of the player. The technician assumed that the Brazilian would be away “for a few weeks”. He added: “Unfortunately, Alex slipped and sprained his ankle. So you’ll be out for a few weeks. We hope it’s not too bad, but it will be out for a while.”
The situation, according to A BALL, and with Luke Shaw as the only more consistent option for the position, leads Man. United’s managers to equate the need to have to hire another player for the position and this is where the name of Nuno comes in. Mendes, 19 years old. Indeed, the young left-back of Sporting is a name that has long been (well) referenced at Old Trafford and the Brazilian’s injury could open a window of opportunity for a possible deal. The matter is currently under discussion at Manchester United, and may see developments soon, knowing, at this time, that the English leaders are fully aware of the leonine demands to give up the player.
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