It’s not Zlatan.
Jose Mourinho does love a centre-half and it seems that his first signing at Old Trafford will be Villarreal’s highly rated central defender Eric Bailly, according to reports in Spain.
The 22 year old has been one of the key players for the Yellow Submarines this season, making 34 appearances last season in all competition, and it’s believed that United aren’t looking to pay all of his €40m release clause, but somewhere around that figure
Bailly joined Villarreal from Espanyol for €5.7m and it’s reported that talks between Manchester United and the Ivorian’s representatives are currently at an advanced stage.
If #United sign Eric Bailly they're getting a powerful quick competitive CB who's raw but stood out 1st game I saw him for Espanyol
— Graham Hunter (@BumperGraham) June 4, 2016
United about to sign Eric Bailly for around €40m https://t.co/sddicTGtxk (via @diarioas)
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) June 4, 2016
€40m is a lot for Eric Bailly, but he's very good. CB but can play across the back line. He & Victor Ruiz a superb pair last season. #MUFC
— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) June 4, 2016
note: eric bailly is not in ivory coast squad vs gabon today, could be finalising transfer to #mufc
— utdreport (@utdreport) June 4, 2016
Comparison Matrix: Eric Bailly vs. Daley Blind vs. Chris Smalling vs. Marcos Rojo. – https://t.co/2ipQGhAnI3 pic.twitter.com/cc7rVwvsbK
— Squawka (@Squawka) June 4, 2016
