Manolas to Man Utd: How Mino Raiola could become Mourinho’s best ally once again
With Manchester United that have emerged as possible contenders for the signing of AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas in January, Raiola could play a key role in helping the Red Devils to lure the Greek centre-back.
Raiola is not the agent of Manolas, but was the intermediary who helped AS Roma to seal the transfer of the highly rated centre back from Olympiakos for just € 13 million in summer 2014.
AS Roma are not open to sell Manolas either in January or at the end of the season but if the giallorossi would need to enhance their finances at the end of the season, the Greece International could be used to free up cash to solve the club’s financial problems. If Manolas will be put on the market by AS Roma, Raiola may try to have some impact in the player’s future and help his new friends at Manchester United to lure the 25-year-old defender.
Lorenzo Bettoni @lorebetto