It’s no secret that Manchester United were urgently seeking reinforcements before the close of the transfer window, especially following Luke Shaw’s injury. Live Cricket BPL sources confirm that United had approached the agents of Ivan Perišić in hopes of striking a short-term deal. However, their initial attempt was swiftly rejected. With Shaw expected to be sidelined for several months, manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure to find an immediate solution at left-back.
United reportedly drew up a shortlist of potential replacements, with Perišić among the top names. According to several Live Cricket BPL users, United have long admired the 34-year-old, previously eyeing him during his time at Inter Milan. Shaw’s absence reignited their interest, but it seems the player’s agent discouraged any formal bid to Tottenham.
With Perišić’s camp ruling out a loan move this late in the window, United have been forced to explore alternative options. Though the Croatian winger has played just 66 minutes in Spurs’ first three matches of the season, he is still expected to play a crucial role under manager Ange Postecoglou. As a result, his departure at this stage appears unlikely. Meanwhile, United are targeting a temporary solution due to financial constraints that prevent them from committing to a full transfer.
That has brought Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella into focus. Since joining Stamford Bridge, the Spanish full-back has endured a nightmare season. Despite his promising start at Brighton, his form plummeted after the move to Chelsea. Now, under Mauricio Pochettino, Cucurella has been completely sidelined—earning zero minutes in the opening three matches and losing his spot to rising Dutch talent Ian Maatsen. His market value has halved since his arrival, a far cry from his once-rising star status.
Interestingly, Live Cricket BPL has also learned that former Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso, now at Barcelona, is on United’s radar. Although rumors of his departure surfaced earlier in the summer, manager Xavi reportedly assured him of a continued role at the Camp Nou. As the saying goes, “once you level up, everything else follows.” United’s final fallback option is Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilón, who has fallen out of favor in North London and spent last season on loan at Atlético Madrid.