Liverpool and Manchester United have reportedly expressed their interest in signing AFC Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert, as per TEAMtalk.
Following Milos Kerkez’s move to the Reds, the Cherries decided to reinforce the left-back position by purchasing the Frenchman from Stade Rennais last year.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a promising debut campaign in the Premier League, scoring a solitary goal and registering five assists in 39 appearances across all competitions. Moreover, he kept 11 clean sheets and helped his side qualify for the Europa League by finishing sixth in the league.
Although the Cherries have had a tough start under new manager Marco Rose this season, Truffert has shown glimpses of his qualities, registering a solitary assist.
Having been impressed by his recent development, Zinedine Zidane selected him in the French national team for the September/October international fixtures.
Now, TEAMtalk claim that Man Utd have identified Truffert as a serious target to reinforce the left-back position as Luke Shaw has had numerous fitness problems over the years. Moreover, he has entered the final few months of his current contract.
However, United will have to overcome fierce competition to seal the deal as Liverpool are also in this race. Since moving to Anfield, Kerkez has displayed inconsistent performances. So, it appears Liverpool are planning to buy a new left-back, with Kostas Tsimikas’ existing deal set to run until next summer.
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The report state that Aston Villa, Benfica, Bayern Munich and AC Milan previously expressed their interest in Truffert and could revive their interest if he becomes available.
With Truffert’s existing deal set to run until 2030, Bournemouth are in a strong position to demand a big fee if they are forced to cash-in in January and want around £60m.
Truffert is an attack-minded left-back and is also comfortable in the LWB position. He is quick, can make surging runs from deep, is efficient in delivering crosses from the flank, and is also solid in defensive contributions.
The Frenchman is a Premier League-proven player and is set to enter the prime stage of his career. Therefore, he…
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