Manchester United could move to sign Marco Verratti, who is in 'semi-retirement'

Manchester United could look to a ‘semi-retired’ star to transform their midfield.

United ended the summer transfer window without signing a new midfielder as the club instead invested heavily in a new front line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko before snapping up Senne Lammens on deadline day.

The decision to replace Andre Onana with Lammens proved to be the club’s final piece of business in the summer, and so far the Belgian looks a shrewd signing for just over £18million.

But it meant that United had no room left to sign a midfielder, having already been put off Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after learning his £100m price tag.

According to Fichajes, United were ‘closely monitoring’ former PSG and Italy midfielder Marco Verratti following the deadline with a view to signing the star, who turned 33 on Wednesday (November 5).

Marco Verratti plays for Qatari side Al-Duhail SC

Verratti is currently in ‘semi-retirement’ at Qatar side Al Duhail. The Euro 2020 winner left PSG...