The release clause for Axel Witsel is set to 17 million Pounds and Manchester United has reportedly offered the chance to sign him by Chinese outfit Tianjin Quanjian. It has been said that Jose Mourinho could be prepared to take up the offer, according to Manchester Evening News while Borussia Dortmund who is the alternative suitors aren’t prepared to pay the fee.
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 29-year-old played a key role for Belgium as the Red Devils have reached the semi-finals. During his career, he has been regularly linked with top European clubs and has turned down Juventus right when he moved from Zenit Saint Petersburg to China back in January 2017. Witsel is an excellent central midfielder, boasting an easy passing range and close ball control. Even though Manchester does not necessarily need a player like him, still at 17 million Pounds he is the potential bargain.
Manchester has already signed Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk this summer so he will join the central midfield unit that also includes Ander Herrera, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini.
If Mourinho plans on adding him to the mix it would surely mean at least one departure from Old Trafford to free some space up in the squad.