Inter Milan have joined the race to sign Manchester United target Mehdi Taremi this summer, according to Portuguese publication Record (page 17).
The Iran international had a tremendous 2022/23 season with Porto. He scored a stunning 31 goals and provided another 14 assists from 51 games.
With a year left on his contract, Porto are open to selling him for €20 million.
United boss Erik ten Hag ‘appreciates‘ the striker’s qualities, but the Red Devils now face fresh competition from the Nerazzurri for the 30-year-old star.
Simone Inzaghi’s side are exploring a deal for the Iranian after cooling their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku.
Taremi would be a quality back-up striker
Taremi has been linked with a Premier League move for some time. United are one of his long-term admirers, but they need to be quick in negotiations with Porto.
Aside from Inter, Arsenal are also keen on the former Rio Ave man. Taremi appears to be eyeing a Champions League club after rejecting a move to Saudi Arabia.
United are currently considering an approach for Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund, but we won’t be surprised if Ten Hag persuades the club to sign Taremi as a back-up striker.
Anthony Martial has hardly been reliable with his persistent injury woes. He missed 29 games with setbacks last season, and there is a possibility he could be sold.
Taremi would be a good addition to the squad. He is a far more accomplished striker than Wout Weghorst, who had a poor loan stint from Burnley last season.
The Primeira Liga star has a strong aerial presence and likes to hold-up play. He has superb finishing skills, but also has the ability to create chances for his teammates.
Taremi is also good with his distribution in the final third. His all-round attributes would suit Ten Hag. He may want a second striker, who could change the dynamic of games.
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