Manchester United are entering a crucial moment of the season when they need a force strong enough to continue aiming for a second domestic championship and a place in the Champions League next season.
However, everything went beyond Erik ten Hag’s plan, because in addition to the long-term injury of Christian Eriksen, the Man Utd midfield will also be without Casemiro in the next 4 matches because of a suspension.
Casemiro received his second red card in a Man Utd shirt.
In the hands of Ten Hag there are still options like Marcel Sabitzer, Scott McTominay and Fred, but none of these are classy enough to compare with the two names mentioned above. Given the current situation, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Reds midfield revealed new weaknesses.
Of course, Man United also anticipated cases like this. Therefore, they tried to close the Frenkie de Jong deal last summer and are still pursuing the Dutch passer until now.
With Casemiro and Eriksen both in their 30s, De Jong is seen as a way to help Man Utd create sustainability for midfield.
However, in the context that Ten Hag wants to focus on investing in the offensive front in the upcoming transfer window, with targets that are expected to “consume” huge amounts of money like Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen, it is possible. Man Utd will aim for a cheap or even budget-free goal to upgrade the midfield.
Based on that criterion, Youri Tielemans is being considered as the most suitable name.
Tielemans will leave Leicester at the end of the season.
The Belgian star’s contract with Leicester City expires at the end of the season. And with the Foxes struggling in the bottom half of the standings, it’s almost certain that the Tielemans will refuse to stay.
The former Monaco player is known as one of the most consistent passers in the Premier League. Therefore, Tielemans completely has a basis to look for a more suitable stop to develop his career.
Tielemans is a midfielder who possesses excellent dribbling and ball rotation abilities. Besides, he can also create a threat to the opponent’s goal through accurate long-range shots. Remember in the 2021 FA Cup final, it was Tielemans’ cannon shot that helped Leicester beat Chelsea to win the championship.
The 25-year-old star offers every trait Ten Hag needs.
Although recruiting the Belgian star will not bring the same excitement as signing De Jong or Bellingham, but The 25-year-old star will be an edgy addition to the Reds’ midfield.
Tielemans understands the Premier League environment well and has delivered exemplary performances in midfield over the years. Moreover, Man Utd will not need to spend money on transfer if it can successfully convince Tielemans to move to Old Trafford.
Truong Son | 10:55 March 14, 2023
