Manchester UnitedThe least that can be said is that the team's work in the transfer market over the past two years has been questionable, which has led to huge amounts of money being wasted on players, not at the required level.
Former president Erik ten Hag He was responsible for a loss of around £600m during his time as manager, investing in different areas of the pitch – but ultimately to no avail as seen in his 13th place finish in the standings. Premier League.
The likes of Casemiro, Anthony and Joshua Zirkzee all joined under the Dutchman's supervision, along with the aforementioned trio It cost nearly £200 million aloneThey are all expected to leave Old Trafford in the near future.
New boss Reuben Amorim He will have limited funds to work with in January as a result of the hierarchy's current cost-cutting process, and will often have to rely on selling first-team members before bringing in new ones.
However, despite the financial situation, the club has already identified one star player as a potential addition in the winter, providing the required quality in a particular area.
Manchester United are planning a move for the former PL star
According to what was reported by the Italian newspaper TuttoJuve. United are one of several English teams battling it out In order to sign the Juventus midfielder on loan Douglas Louise January this year.
Tottenham and Arsenal have also been mentioned as potential destinations for the Brazilian, with journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming the top four candidates. Nottingham Forest is another side In the race for his signature.
The 26-year-old moved to the Italian side £42 million over the summer But he found it difficult to get time to play, He participated in only 13 matches In all competitions for the old lady.
However, the report claims that no formal offer has been made for the former Aston Villa player, but he could be allowed to leave if an acceptable offer is made in the coming weeks.
Despite his lack of minutes, he is still an amazing talent, offering an upgrade for a current first-team player who has also been touted with a move from Old Trafford in recent days.
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Why Luiz would be an upgrade over Maino for Manchester United
Red Devils midfielder Kobe Maino He has been an exceptional player for the club over the past year, during his 12-month career as a professional footballer.
From his debut against Everton to his stunning goal against Liverpool, to his goal in the FA Cup win over rivals Manchester City – he has shined beyond belief, and has done well beyond his younger years.
The 19-year-old was also part of England's Euro 2024 squad under Gareth Southgate, a true indication of his meteoric rise to stardom in such a short period.
However, it was confirmed earlier this week that this hierarchy Any offers will reportedly be considered acceptable For his services in this window, as they look to strengthen their position in the PSR – with Mainoo offering pure profit given his academic status.
No United fan would want to lose such a promising youngster, but should the worst happen, Luiz would be a great replacement, and would provide an upgrade in England player status for new manager Amorim.
The Brazilian who was previously nicknamed “One of the best in the worldWritten by Sky Italia journalist Cristiano Giuntoli More progressive passes and carries were recorded Per 90 year 2024/25 – highlighting its futuristic nature in the middle of the park.
Luiz, who likes to play as a number eight, has often been known for his ability to strike the ball, as evidenced by his tally of shot creation moves per 90 – where he managed to get 40% of his efforts hit the target This campaign.
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How does Luiz compare to Maino during the 2024/25 season |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Louise |
Maino |
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Games played |
9 |
14 |
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Holds progressivism |
3.9 |
1.3 |
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Progressive passes |
6.1 |
3.9 |
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Accuracy of shooting on target |
40% |
11% |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
3.9 |
2 |
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Percentage of tackles won |
67% |
58% |
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Success in decision making |
82% |
56% |
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Antennas won |
50% |
45% |
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Statistics via FBref |
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Manuel Ugarte's ball-winning abilities could free the former Villa player to move forward – adding an extra dimension to the forward line with his passing ability and desire to join the attack.
However, he is more than capable of heroics defensively as well, Winning more with his interventions Compared to the Mainoo, it also comes out on top in more antennas – potentially the perfect choice for Amorim.
While competition is undoubtedly fierce for the services of such a high-profile talent, his skill set will significantly improve the current array of midfield options at the Theater of Dreams, ultimately pushing results in the right direction as a result.
A loan with an option to buy could be great for all parties, especially given the club's cost-cutting scenario, giving Amorim the tools to turn their recent fortunes around.
