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Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Argentine left-back Julio Soler. He is a Lanus Academy graduate, who joined the club at nine and made his professional debut in 2022.
Soler is one of the mainstays in the Lanus backline, having played 43 games across competitions this season. In the Primera Division, he has been instrumental in maintaining 12 clean sheets out of 19 appearances this season. The 19-year-old defender has already earned a call-up from the World Champions but is yet to make his debut for La Albiceleste.
According to a report by Soy del Millo (h/t The Faithful MUFC), Manchester United are willing to pay £13 million to sign Julio Soler, who is also wanted by Liverpool and River Plate.
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At Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim has a dearth of left-backs with both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia being out of form this season. In the 2023-24 season, Luke Shaw started only 12 Premier League games and spent most of his time sidelined due to injuries. This season, the 29-year-old Englishman has made only three starts so far for Manchester United.
Tyrell Malacia, meanwhile, was on the treatment table for the entirety of the 2023-24 season and has made just two Premier League appearances this season so far.
Compared to the Red Devils, Liverpool have proper reinforcements in the left-back position in Andrew Robertson and Konstantinos Tsimikas. However, Arne Slot would prefer a third option to strengthen the position even further.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher assigns the worst grade to Manchester United as he rates every club in mid-season report
Former Liverpool defender has rated Manchester United an 'F' grade in his mid-season report. Manchester United are groveling at number 14 with just 22 points in 18 games. Ruben Amorim's side have lost four of their last five league games and are 20 points below table toppers Liverpool.
The Merseysiders have been one of the best teams in Europe this season. With 42 points in 17 league games this season, Liverpool are at the summit of the Premier League table. Their domination also extends to the UEFA Champions League, where they are yet to lose a game. Liverpool have won all six games in the Champions League and are at the top of the table with a perfect 18 points.
Ahead of the Boxing Day fixtures, Carragher graded all the Premier League teams in a discussion on Sky Sports. Here is Carragher's report card for every Premier League team:
Chelsea - A-
Arsenal - C+
Nottingham Forest - A+
Manchester City - E+
Aston Villa - C+
Bournemouth - A
Fulham - B+
Brighton - B
Tottenham - C+
Brentford - B-
Newcastle - C
Manchester United - F
West Ham - E
Crystal Palace - C
Everton - D
Leicester City - C-
Ipswich Town - B
Wolves - D+
Southampton - D-
Manchester City were also assigned a lower grade because of their plummet in form in the last few weeks. Pep Guardiola's side are currently seventh in the league table, having won only one of their last five league games.
