On Saturday, Manchester United will play host to Brighton and Hove Albion on the south coast.
The Red Devils have had a difficult start to the new Premier League season, going 2-0-1 against Tottenham Hotspur and 2-0-2 against Arsenal.
A high-flying Seagulls team that has been impressive ever since Roberto De Zerbi took over as manager last year awaits United, who are currently 11th in the table as a result of their recent form.
United has apparently received a high offer for one of their defensive targets in the meantime.
Rico Henry’s transfer to Brentford will cost more than £35 million, according to Football Insider.
Near the close of the most recent transfer window, the Englishman unexpectedly became a target for United, but they were unable to reach an agreement with the Bees.
Despite this, the source asserts that the Red Devils may pursue a possible transfer again the following year, even though they would have to shell out more than £35 million to acquire the player.
Henry, 26, made more than 200 appearances for Brentford since he transferred from Football League team Walsall in 2016.
He was essential in Thomas Frank’s team’s 2021 promotion to the top division, and since then, he has made 75 Premier League appearances.
After Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both suffered injuries, United started looking for a new left-back and made the ex-England youth international their top priority.
However, when Henery returns to North London, United may rekindle their interest in him. Instead, they bought Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.
According to the source, Henry is now content at Brentford and the West London club is under relatively little pressure to sell the defender given that his contract runs until 2026. This is despite interest from a number of clubs, including United.
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