Calciomercato reports that Manchester United is the front-runner to recruit Atalanta center-back Giorgio Scalvini at the end of the current campaign.

The 20-year-old is one of Serie A’s most sought-after young defenders, and numerous top European teams are presently keeping an eye on him.

The Italian is currently valued at about €50 million, but because he is expected to sign a new contract, it is said that his valuation could rise to €60 million.

In terms of the player’s summer chase, United is the “greatest threat,” according to Calciomercato, ahead of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Napoli.

The Red Devils won’t find Atalanta’s value to be a “insurmountable obstacle.”

Scalvini might become a United player in Varane’s place.

Atalanta’s defence has been anchored by Scalvini, a pivotal player.

This season, the centre defender has impressively averaged two tackles, 2.1 interceptions, and 2.2 clearances per game. Sixty-six percent of his aerial duels have been wins.

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Furthermore, he has recovered the ball 5.7 times for each outing. Although the Italian ace’s distribution still needs work, he has a lot of potential.

He might be viewed by United as a signing who could help the team succeed in the long run. He might arrive in the summer at the same time Varane leaves.

Varane’s deal expires at the end of June. The hierarchy has chosen not to activate his €397,000-per-week contract’s 12-month extension clause.

There appears to be no progress in negotiations for a new deal that would involve a significant salary drop, and the World Cup winner will likely sign a free transfer in July.

The Red Devils must also make a significant choice on Victor Lindelof’s future. In the summer, the Swede will begin the last 12 months of his deal.

However, United’s recent strong working relationship with Atalanta may provide them an advantage over rivals in the pursuit of Scalvini.

Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo from the Bergamo team have already been signed by the team.