Manchester United have reportedly held talks
with Douglas Costa’s representatives as
they consider a summer deal for the Juventus
winger.
United chiefs are concerned they will not
be able to get a deal for Borussia Dortmund’s
Jadon Sancho over the line this summer and
view Costa as an intriguing alternative.
Juventus want the Brazilian winger, who only
started seven Serie A games this season, to
move on and Costa’s agents made contact
with United’s hierarchy in a bid to secure
a Premier League move for their client.
According to Gianluca di Marzio, speaking
to Football Dailly, United have asked for
time to consider the decision.
They are concerned by the former Bayern Munich
winger’s injury record, although they did
not dismiss the proposal out of hand.
Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson thinks
Costa would be a great signing for United.
‘If you’re looking for a right-sided player
that can come in onto his left foot and get
crosses in and get shots away and link up
with the front player, he’s an excellent
player,’ Robson told ESPN FC.
‘He hasn’t really done anywhere near as
well at Juventus as people thought he would.
‘He’s had his injury problems, he’s
had his disciplinary problems, he got sent
off earlier on in the season, but on his day
he’s still an excellent player and I don’t
think he’s been given the opportunities
that he would have hoped for.
‘When he was at Bayern Munich he was a magnificent
player and I think if he went to Manchester
United, he could rediscover that form.
‘So I think he would be a good alternative.’
