Manchester United were close to signing Gabriel Menino

The English club had made an offer of 7 million euros, around 50 million reais, which Palmeiras management was ready to accept

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2023-10-12 14:37:01

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During the last summer transfer window, Manchester United almost secured the services of Gabriel Menino, versatile midfielder from Palmeiras. The English club had made an offer of 7 million euros, around 50 million reais, which the Brazilian management was ready to accept. The information is from the Premier League Brasil website.

The eventful transfer window of Manchester United

However, numerous problems caused the transaction to be reversed on the Mancunian side. Between delicate contractual situations like that of David de Gea, the search for a scorer and new players in various positions, new coach Erik Ten Hag had to manage several files in parallel.

However, Gabriel Menino corresponded to the game plan of Ten Hag, who wanted to field full-backs with an offensive vocation. At 23, the Brazilian could occupy the role of pistons while bringing his versatility to the club.

🚨🇧🇷 Gabriel Menino was recommended by Manchester United’s analysis department this summer and was seen as a perfect element for Erik ten Hag’s side. The deal collapsed. #MUFC [@plbrasil1] pic.twitter.com/Tgrze6CFd1

— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) October 12, 2023

But between the hesitations over the goalkeeper, the conflicting files like that of Antony and the injuries, the Mancunian management was unable to finalize the transfer on time. A disappointment for the player and his club, who hoped to take advantage of this opportunity.

Today, Menino is going through a difficult time at Palmeiras. Frequently criticized after the recent eliminations, he faces growing mistrust from supporters, who are demanding precisely what almost happened this summer: his departure. Manchester United probably regrets not not having been able to carry out this promising project.