Having been compared to Rodri at only 22-years-old is a huge feat.
And he’s made over 100 appearances in the Bundesliga.
A 6ft 2in physical presence who somehow combines that frame with genuine technical composure on the ball.
Yet, Manchester United have him on their list.
Manchester United make contact with Hugo Larsson amidst move
According to BILD, both Manchester United and Newcastle United have been linked with Hugo Larsson, with reports from Germany confirming that both Premier League clubs have already held talks with the Swedish international’s representatives over a potential summer move.
No formal offer has yet been submitted.
And Eintracht Frankfurt remain entirely relaxed.
Their asking price sits between €35 million and €40 million, a figure significantly reduced from the €60 million valuation placed on Larsson at the start of last season.
Following a campaign that was considered below his own high standards.
That softening in price, combined with contact already being made, represents exactly the kind of conditions that allow a transfer to move quickly once formal bids arrive.
Larsson’s profile has been attracting attention from across the continent for two years.
But it is Manchester United and who have taken the step from watching to talking.
Thus, for Manchester United, Jason Wilcox and Michael Carrick’s recruitment strategy has consistently pointed toward a specific kind of midfielder this summer.
Physical, composed, press-resistant and capable of operating as a genuine anchor.
Larsson checks every box.
Yet, his over 100 appearances for Frankfurt speak to a player already tested at the European level.
That’s not a typical description of a 22-year-old.
It’s the description of a player already operating beyond his years.
However, Eintracht Frankfurt have no urgency to sell.
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