Report: Manchester United hold talks over £43m Tottenham target, he's a 'complete defender'

By Giuseppe Labellarte

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both in the race for France international Axel Disasi, according to the Daily Mail.

The outlet claims the Red Devils have held initial negotiations over the Monaco defender, who is also on the radar of Spurs, West Ham and Arsenal.

Manchester United have been tipped to move for a new centre-back this year amid uncertainty over Harry Maguire’s future.

Likewise, Tottenham aren’t in dire need of new central defenders this month, but they could look to the end of the season.

Davinson Sanchez – who has struggled at times – has been linked with a move away, while Clement Lenglet’s long-term future is uncertain.

‘Laser passes’

Disasi has been impressing for Monaco since joining from Reims in 2020.

He was also in France’s World Cup squad. He made his international debut in Qatar and won three caps at the competition.

A centre-back by trade, the 24-year-old can also play at right-back. This is where he featured against Tunisia and Argentina.

Prior reports from France suggested that the Ligue 1 side has placed a €50m (£43m) price tag on Disasi

Scouting outlet Ligue 1 Analysis wrote an in-depth report on the 6ft 3in ace in 2020.

They deemed him a ‘complete defender’ who is ‘athletic and lively’ with a ‘very good ability to read the game’ and capable of ‘giving laser passes to break the lines’.

On Twitter, fans have compared Disasi’s style of play to the likes of Kurt Zouma, Kolo Toure and Sylvain Distin.

All in all, Disasi seems to tick a lot of boxes for both Manchester United and Tottenham.

He is extremely talented, versatile, proven at the highest level, tall, and at 24, still has years to go before hitting his prime.