Balogun and Freeman: Two targets for Manchester United in January

Manchester United have set their sights on American duo Folarin Balogun and Alex Freeman for January, leveraging Maurício Pochettino's good knowledge of the players as he approaches taking charge of the team.

TEAMtalk reports that Balogun's representatives have informed Manchester United officials that Pochettino's arrival has made a move to Old Trafford more appealing for the forward, who wishes to return to the Premier League after his difficult stint with AS Monaco, where he has not started any matches in Ligue 1 this season.

The network clarified that AS Monaco are open to the departure of 25-year-old player Alex Freeman, preferring to sell him permanently due to their financial situation, with the possibility of agreeing to a loan under suitable conditions.

Manchester United are monitoring Alex Freeman, a Villarreal full-back who was given a chance to feature for the US national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, before he established himself in the starting lineup.

The Argentine coach is expected to play a significant role in determining Manchester United's upcoming signings, leveraging his previous knowledge of the players he has worked with.