Post Ferguson era, a huge equation which remains unsolved is the RIGHT WING.. Lack of quality delivery into the box and width has made us more predictable, leading to frustrating draws. Strikers in Martial and Rashford and number 10s in Mkhytarian and Lingard were asked to fill in a position pleading for a specialist to bring back the Beckham and Ronaldo days.. Valencia's ineffectiveness in delivering balls to Lukaku has left a huge hole in the heart of the attacking philosophy United has always believed in.
We look at 3 potential signings Mourinho is looking at to massively improve the squad :
1. Gareth Bale :
Wonder goal in the Champions League Final, the post match controversial interview of him laying out a potential move out of Real Madrid, lead to this mystery. 146 Premier League appearances, 42 Goals and 20 assists with a proven premier league prowess made him Madrid's then record signing.
Four Champions league winner medals adding to his tally of silverware. Pace, strength, aerial threat, and a strong left foot can give goalkeepers and defenders a run for their money. Him seeking first team action and not living under the shadow of another superstar could lure him to United where he can strike a partnership with Lukaku Pogba and Sanchez. But with Ronaldo and Zidane leaving, dynamics of his move has changed where he could be the main man for Lopetegui. With few days left and a Zlatan video has all left the fans startled whether Mourinho and Woodward can pull this deal off? Time will tell
2. Willian :
Mourinho's go to man where he lifted his team to premier league glory, the Brazilian winger can just be the man to feed in quality balls to Lukaku and co. Lack of set pieces and first time crosses have left strikers helpless at times. Prime example was Falcao struggle. Willian with 166 premier league appearances , 26 goals and 20 assists is the man that solves the equation being a specialist. Impeccable free kick technique with blistering pace can lead us to counter attacks being converted. Now with Barcelona opting for Malcolm instead, Woodward has a great opportunity to grab him into the ranks. Interesting negotiations over an asked price of close to 70 Million for a 30 year old is a tough gamble to play.. But a player of his ability will surely be of great value..
3. Ivan Perisic :
United failing to go that extra mile to sign him last season proved costly indeed when deep into the season , width and pace diminished. Mourinho esque , hardworking warhorse , pace , width and good eye for goals is the type of tenacious winger United are craving for. With a really successful World Cup campaign, Perisic is back again linked to us with being our last opportunity to sign him. With 29 Goals and 27 assists in his time at Inter, it will do wonders to United if we get a man with killer instinct. His link up play with number 10s and working with space is what will help likes of Pogba and Lingard to operate freely dragging defence on his side. Are we really after him or just speculations? Interesting
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