Manchester United 'draw up transfer plan for 18-year-old defender'
The 2005-born starlet was officially promoted to the Boca Juniors first team in January, although he had already made five senior appearances for the Argentinian giants in 2023.
Since the start of March, Anselmino has turned out on another two occasions for Boca Juniors, coming off the bench in a 4-2 Copa de la Liga success over Racing Club and slotting into the number six role.
Last Saturday, the 18-year-old — who turns 19 next month — also completed the full 90 minutes in a Copa Argentina success over Central Norte, playing in his preferred centre-back role on that occasion.
Boca Juniors are under no pressure to part ways with Anselmino, whose contract does not expire until New Year's Eve 2028, but top European clubs are now believed to be circling.
Loan move touted for teenagerAccording to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Man United have a strategy in mind to win the race for Anselmino, who is also wanted by Portuguese giants Benfica and Premier League rivals Everton.
The report adds that the Red Devils are willing to pay £15m to bring the defender to Old Trafford, although he would not be integrated into the first team straight away.
Instead, Man United allegedly intend to loan Anselmino out to Ligue 1 side Nice, who are also under the control of minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, even though the INEOS chief supposedly has no interest in making Les Aiglons a sister club of the Red Devils.
Nevertheless, the Allianz Riviera could be an ideal place for Anselmino to continue his development in Europe should another highly-rated centre-back — Jean-Clair Todibo — depart Nice amid interest
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