Man United:
Red Devils want to sign one of the “world’s greatest talents”
Significant fees may be needed.
Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign an exciting young striker ahead of rivals Manchester City next year.
Man Utd transfer news…
The Red Devils have splashed money on three standout summer additions, with Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund all arriving at Old Trafford.
Altay Bayindir, Sofyan Amrabat, Jonny Evans and Sergio Reguilon also joined Manchester, but things on the field did not go as planned.
Erik ten Hag’s side have lost half of their opening eight Premier League matches and their opening two Champions League group stage matches, as the Red Devils return to action this weekend against Sheffield United.
The January transfer window is fast approaching and from there, Old Trafford players have identified potential targets for 2024, including ‘one of the world’s biggest talents’ in The eye of the media’s football skills expert Jacek.
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Sport Witness have posted updates on Florian Wirtz’s transfer over the past 48 hours, claiming that Man Utd, Man City and Newcastle United are all in the running to sign the player for Bayern Munich.
The report adds that Wirtz will receive “very high offers” from England, with Leverkusen wanting around €85m (£74m) for his services next summer.
Florian Wirtz profile…
Wirtz is primarily an attacking midfielder who can also play wide or a little further forward if necessary.
The Germany international has been registered at Leverkusen since 2020 and has seen his transfer value skyrocket to a career-high of €85m after starting at €10m when he arrived at the club set.
(Profile of Florian Wirtz – Transfermarkt)
According to statistics, Wirtz has been a regular starter in recent years and has now made 113 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring 26 goals and providing 34 assists, scoring 3 goals and 4 assists in 10 appearances this season.
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(Florian Wirtz Stats – Transfermarkt)
Wirtz’s coach, Xabi Alonso, even compared the player to Lionel Messi earlier this year:
“There are good players and there are players who look good on the field.
seems good doing things that seem good but aren’t necessarily effective.
Why is Messi so good?
Because he knows how and when to make simple passes.
Messi said:
“Are you in a better position?
Here, there, you have the ball!
The important thing is not always to make the most brilliant move but to make the best and smartest move.
Florian can do that.
That’s why he’s so good.
“Therefore, with Bruno Fernandes approaching 30 years of age and Christian Eriksen already over 30 years old, United could see someone like Wirtz as a shrewd long-term addition, and by the looks of things, a deal is one to keep an eye on.
