Kieran Trippier, Atletico Hero Who Is Now The Red Devils' New Target

Kieran Trippier, wanted by Manchester United but still detained by Atletico Madrid. (photo: twitter @trippier2)

JAKARTA - In the transfer market this summer, Manchester United have brought in Tom Heaton and Jadon Sancho. They have also landed Real Madrid star Raphael Varane. However, the action of Manchester United's director of football, John Murtough, has not been completed.

There are still two possible signings for the Red Devils ahead of their Premier League opener with Leeds on 14 August.

Manchester United wants a new right-back this summer. Kieran Trippier is currently their main target, having developed with Atletico Madrid since joining Tottenham two years ago.

In addition, United also glanced at Alex Telles. The Brazil international arrived from Porto.

United wants Trippier, who has had a lot of experience playing in big competitions, to inspire young players, such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has been the focus of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his coaching staff for a long time. Wan-Bissaka, in their eyes, still had a lot to learn from an offensive point of view.

MU believes if Trippier, can encourage young English players to develop further.

But that intention may be difficult to realize considering, Atletico Madrid does not want to lose the 30-year-old player.

For Atletico manager Diego Simeone, Trippier was a key player who had helped the La Liga giants win the league title last season.

While Trippier himself is very interested in the proposal of MU. He really wants to return to the Premier League. As a player who idolized the Red Devils as a child, he was determined to move to Old Trafford.

But Simeone has turned down offers for the veteran, if only £15m, as they hope to make £30m from Trippier.

If Manchester United really intends to get the defender, then as the richest club in the world, then they are expected to increase their transfer offers before the Premier League is held in mid-August.