Man Utd are still looking for a new right-back, with Kieran Trippier disclosing how close he was to joining the Red Devils at the start of last season.
During the 2021–22 season, the England international was supposed to return to the Premier League, but he ended up with Newcastle rather than Man Utd.
The Red Devils moved on to other targets during the January transfer window and consented to a £12 million ($15 million) deal.
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Was Kieran Trippier On The Verge Of Joining Manchester United?
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The 31-year-old revealed to The Mirror that he has spoken with Manchester United.
“Yes they were. There were a couple of clubs. Me and the manager [Diego Simeone] had a chat at the start of the season and agreed if an opportunity came up I might go.
“At the start of the season I had a couple of family problems. To be fair they didn’t want to come back. It didn’t happen, so I carried on. I am not one to throw my toys out of the pram when it didn’t happen.
“I didn’t have to leave Madrid. I want to make that clear. I loved it there and it was a successful time. I had a few options as well, but for my family it was important.”
Trippier further said that he tries to come to his northern origins after been born in Bury and joining Manchester City’s academy system at the age of eight:
“I wanted to come back to the north. So there is Man City and Liverpool. As a player you have to be realistic as well.
“The Newcastle deal happened really quickly. The manager (Eddie Howe) took over, who I knew well and it was a good decision. This place is a football city and people are obsessed with their club.”
Man Utd Have Been Connected With Which Right-Backs?
Man Utd have been looking for suitable right-back signings after missing out on Trippier.
Aaron Wan-chances Bissaka’s of starting for the Red Devils this season appear to have been diminished as Diogo Dalot, a Portugal international who had been on loan at AC Milan, replaced him.
In that position, reinforcements and coverage are still needed. According to reports, Erik ten Hag has switched his focus to fellow Dutchman Denzel Dumfries, and Manchester-bound rumors have also emerged for Sergino Dest, a USMNT player for Barcelona.
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