(Football news) Brazilian left back Alex Telles at his time in Manchester United has never really nailed down a starting spot at Old Trafford, and he is set for a new opportunity in Spain with a move to Sevilla on a season-long loan. The 29-year-old arrived at Old Trafford back in October 2020 and found himself on the bench after being behind Luke Shaw in the pecking order during his first season at the club.

Following Shaw's injury last season, Telles did enjoy a bit more first-team action, but the arrival of Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord this summer means that he has become the third choice left back at the club. Overall, Telles has made exactly 50 appearances in all competitions for United across two seasons, and he will be hoping for more regular playing time in the La Liga with Sevilla, providing Marcos Acuna some competition for the starting left back role. The defender has a chance to prove his worth for a European powerhouse and a medical has already been scheduled. It has been reported that United will pay some of his wages when he’s out on loan.

Telles will become Sevilla's second major signing of the summer after centre-back Marcao joined from Galatasaray following the departures of Diego Carlos and Jules Kounde. United have not been very active this summer with top target Frenkie de Jong seemingly no closer to signing. Should they fail to land the Barcelona midfielder, the club could move for another midfielder, such as Leicester City's Youri Tielemans or Ruben Neves but as of now United are not only struggling to buy players but also sell some of the deadwood from the squad. Despite their struggles in negotiations with De Jong, United have managed to recruit Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia while they have moved fringe players such as Andreas Pereira, Dean Henderson and now Telles.

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