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Goalscoring proved to be a tough job for Manchester United final time period with the Purple Devils scoring solely 5 objectives greater than relegated Luton City.
Not like his first season wherein the wingers did a tremendous job, Erik ten Hag was majorly let down by his huge gamers final time period with Marcus Rashford scoring solely eight occasions.
The Dutchman additionally had a serious falling-out with Jadon Sancho, who spent the second half of the marketing campaign out on mortgage at Borussia Dortmund and is anticipated to be bought to fund United’s switch enterprise.
Antony’s sophomore season in England turned out to be a catastrophe and the membership is reportedly eager on transferring the Brazilian on whereas the Mancunian’s future stays up within the air as effectively.
United eyeing Lookman
Bringing in a flexible presence on the wings able to scoring frequently wouldn’t be a nasty shout and Fichajes have now claimed that the 20-time English league champions are taking a look at Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman. Fierce rivals Liverpool and Chelsea are additionally within the race.
“Ademola Lookman, Atalanta’s proficient attacker, has caught the eye of a number of Premier League giants after his dazzling MVP efficiency within the Europa League last.
“With a beginning value that may very well be round 60 million euros, his return to England is rising as an actual risk. Golf equipment fascinated about his companies embody Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, all of whom are prepared to bid for the explosive striker.”
The Nigeria worldwide scored 17 objectives final time period, together with a panoramic Europa League last hat-trick, and registered 10 assists.
The previous Everton star can play on each flanks in addition to upfront on his personal, with Ten Hag valuing versatility very extremely and he’s able to serving to Rasmus Hojlund, who regarded like he wanted assist at occasions final season.
Lookman on fireplace in Serie A
He’s Premier League-proven, having represented the Toffees, Fulham and Leicester Metropolis and whereas he couldn’t put his greatest foot ahead within the English top-flight, his kind since his transfer to Serie A has been arduous to disregard.
In two seasons in Italy, Lookman has 32 objectives and 18 assists in 78 video games and was within the prime six p.c amongst his friends in Serie A for probabilities created and dribbles (as per fotmob). He’s defensively conscious and helps with the press from the entrance, one thing Ten Hag prefers from his attackers.
The 26-year-old would rely as a homegrown product, one thing INEOS are in search of of their recruits. United even have nice relations with the Bergamo-based outfit having recruited Hojlund and Amad Diallo from there.
Nevertheless, whether or not United can afford to pay €60 million stays to be seen, particularly because the membership additionally must strengthen on the again and in midfield.
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