Diogo Dalot could be on his way to Barcelona at the end of the season with his agent, Jorge Mendes, pushing for the move to happen.
As reported in the Daily Mail, super agent Mendes has “personally endorsed” the potential move for the fit right-back.
Reports in Spain cite Mendes’ “exquisite relationship” with the Catalan club and its president Joan Laporta as the driving force behind the deal.
Dalot’s contract at United runs out at the end of the current season, but the club have the option to extend it for a further year if they wish.
United are very likely to trigger the clause, given Dalot’s level of performance this season.
The 23-year-old has appeared in every game under Erik ten Hag and has firmly established himself as United’s first-choice right-back.
The Portuguese international has had to be patient for his chance at Old Trafford having played second fiddle to £50million man Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the past two seasons.
However, Ten Hag has put his faith firmly in the Portuguese who has returned the new manager with an outstanding start to the campaign.
United were reportedly in the market for an upgrade at right back this summer, but Dalot appears to have saved Ten Hag a headache, seizing his opportunity with both hands.
After United’s recent victory against West Ham, Dalot said how much he loved playing for the club and that he is happy with life in Manchester.
“I love playing for Manchester United, as I always try to show. I’m happy, this is the most important thing,” he said.
Barcelona will undoubtedly try everything to lure Dalot to the Camp Nou on a free transfer, given their financial difficulties.
However, with United on the rise and Dalot proving to be a linchpin in Ten Hag’s defensive wheel, fans are hoping Dalot will extend his future at the club for next season and beyond.
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