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Sir Jim Ratcliffe shopping close to home! Man Utd line-up highly-rated Algerian midfielder from INEOS-owned Nice as Ruben Amorim looks to bulk up Red Devils squad

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<p>Per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35425989/man-utd-scout-hicham-boudaoui-lyon/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>, United reportedly sent scouts to Friends Arena in Solna as Sweden took on Algeria in an international. The club officials closely monitored the performance of Boudaoui, who featured in the starting lineup and spent an hour on the pitch. The Premier League giants are now thinking of signing the 25-year-old, who has been tipped to leave the French club this summer. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Last summer, the Red Devils were not allowed to sign players from Nice due to their shared ownership and the two clubs were competing in the Europa League. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, at that time, had reportedly agreed not to move any player to Old Trafford from the Ligue 1 side until September 2025, to comply with UEFA rules. This means that a move for Boudaoui can only be possible on the transfer deadline day on September 1. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Boudaoui, who joined Nice in 2019, played an important role in the club finishing among the top four teams and securing a Champions League qualifier slot. He appeared in 36 matches across all competitions and scored two goals and provided four assists. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After a nightmare 2024-25 campaign, Ruben Amorim is looking to bulk up his squad this summer. They have already completed their first signing of the season as Matheus Cunha joined the club from Wolves and are now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-man-utd-have-no-concerns-bryan-mbeumo-transfer-tottenham-attempt-hijack-70m-deal/bltcfab25e21f7785ba" target="_blank">eyeing a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo</a>. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe shopping close to home! Man Utd line-up highly-rated Algerian midfielder from INEOS-owned Nice as Ruben Amorim looks to bulk up Red Devils squad | Goal.com

Manchester United are keen on signing Algerian midfielder Hicham Boudaoui from INEOS-owned Ligue 1 side Nice.

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