Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be happy with the squad he will have at this time in his Manchester United. The low-cost signing of Raphael Varane, the long-awaited arrival of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund and the return of Cristiano Ronaldo, closed an almost perfect market. Since Michael Carrick’s retirement in 2018, fans have not been able to enjoy a level pivot at their club. The signings of Morgan Schneiderlin and Nemanja Matic have not materialized, while Fred and McTominay do not have what it takes to become the owner of this area, since they are not of this profile.
Many rumors came to light in this recent transfer market. Still, few names were players who make life in this role on the field. Players like Rúben Neves, Eduardo Camavinga or Saúl were the ones chosen to be United’s next signing. All three can play there, but it is not where they perform best. That is why today, we are going to analyze 3 positional pivots that should be targeted by Manchester United in the following markets and one, which may come as a surprise to many.
The 4 pivots that Manchester United should consider
– Wilfred Ndidi: The Nigerian has become one of the most regularly underrated players in the Premier League. It is the hub of Leicester City. Flawless in every facet of the game. Great passing, intelligence, good back game, transfers and a wall in positional defense. Maybe he could improve a little in the backlash, but at 24 he is showing a tremendous attitude and level. It would be a splendid signing for the ‘Red Devils’. Of course, knowing how they sell the ‘Foxes’ would not be cheap at all.
– Declan Rice: Little to say about the English pivot. If David Moyes’ West Ham United is giving a buzz in the world of football, one of those responsible for this is Rice. An apprentice to Mark Noble, he is slowly surpassing his master. At just 22 years old, he is becoming one of the most exciting promises of recent times in English football. In fact, since his first call-up, he has been Gareth Southgate’s mainstay in the national team. He is a little less positional than any of the players on this list, but his ball control and intelligence to choose his receiver and break pressure lines with his pass, can make him the player that Manchester United needs. His forward drives are undoubtedly his best virtue.
– Kalvin Phillips: If we talk about Rice’s work, we must talk about Phillips. The best English player of the season according to BT. His rise and football evolution since the Championship, led by Marcelo Bielsa, is something that few thought could happen. Even his sports director, Victor Horta, has commented that they saw him outside the club, but the Argentine coach took it to the next level. His intelligence and tactical order make him one of the best in the league. When he is not on the court, Leeds suffers a lot.
– James Garner: The surprise. It seems that the answer is at home. Garner is a 20-year-old young player, trained in the Manchester United quarry, has lived three loans since last season. One to Watford during the first stage of the campaign and then with Nottingham Forest, a team that has returned to obtain him on loan for this season. The native of Birkenhead, Merseyside, home to Liverpool fans, rivals of United, is a very promising player. With both Watford and Nottingham Forest, he dazzled in England’s second division. In fact, many fans of the team were surprised by his departure from the club on loan. Solskjaer is probably waiting for him and that is why he has not sought out any of the three pivots mentioned. Among his characteristics, we find an intelligent player, with a good pass and excellent at stopped ball.
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