Manchester United’s summer transfer list includes signing a new midfielder to bolster the ranks of Ruben Amorim’s team.
This summer is anticipated to witness significant player movements at Old Trafford, with various positions in need of reinforcement. Manchester United is reportedly evaluating several strikers, and a deal to acquire Matheus Cunha is nearing completion, according to sources.
As the summer approaches, Fabrizio Romano has indicated that United is prioritizing four key positions, including the acquisition of a new midfielder for Ineos. Despite Casemiro’s exceptional performance in the Europa League, United aims to offload him due to his high salary.
Additionally, Christian Eriksen is expected to be released, and Toby Collyer may be sold for pure profit. Consequently, securing another midfielder with defensive capabilities would be the optimal addition for United this summer, particularly as one candidate has demonstrated why he is a target for Old Trafford.
Jobe Bellingham stars for Sunderland in Championship play-off semi-final
This summer, United is evaluating both Chris Rigg and Jobe Bellingham, with Bellingham particularly impressing the club’s recruitment analysts due to his athleticism. Bellingham received the Championship’s Young Player of the Year award this season for his outstanding performances, which have continued into the playoffs.
In the Championship playoff semi-final first leg on Friday, Sunderland triumphed 2-1, despite controlling only 25 percent of possession. Bellingham was exceptional, demonstrating his defensive prowess for Sunderland, as evidenced by his impressive off-the-ball contributions highlighted in his SofaScore statistics.
He recorded an impressive 16 defensive actions, 10 clearances, six duels won, and executed a crucial last-man tackle that helped maintain Sunderland’s lead. This performance illustrates Bellingham’s versatility as a midfielder, making him an ideal addition to United’s midfield in any capacity.
In this context, Bellingham is a superior choice compared to Rigg, as he is more advanced in his development and has provided greater assurance of his ability to excel next season. Bellingham represents a signing we can confidently rely on, given the proven judgment of Christopher Vivell and Jason Wilcox in youth recruitment.
Jobe Bellingham’s strengths should excite Manchester United
One thing that is becoming clear about Bellingham is that he is already very well-rounded as a midfielder, with CBS TV analyst Mike Grella lauding the Sunderland star and his older brother, Jude Bellingham, who is one of the world’s best.
“He’ll be on everyone’s radar, right? I’m being serious, it is hard to pick him and his brother apart, not just the way they look, but the way they play, their games are so similar.
“They are both midfielders that you don’t see often, who can do everything. They’re good in both boxes, they can tackle, they’re nasty with big engines and cover a lot of ground.”
Of the brothers, Jude is a bigger attacking outlet, Jobe is showing himself to be an all-around number eight who can do it all on a football pitch. United should be pushing to complete this deal in the summer, as it could prove a bargain at £25m this summer if Sunderland don’t get promoted.
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