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Goalscoring proved to be a troublesome job for Manchester United final time period with the Purple Devils scoring solely 5 targets greater than relegated Luton City.
Not like his first season by which the wingers did an incredible job, Erik ten Hag was majorly let down by his large gamers final time period with Marcus Rashford scoring solely eight occasions.
The Dutchman additionally had a significant falling-out with Jadon Sancho, who spent the second half of the marketing campaign out on mortgage at Borussia Dortmund and is predicted to be offered 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 shifting 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 commonly wouldn’t be a foul 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 chance. Golf equipment eager about his providers embody Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, all of whom are keen to bid for the explosive striker.”
The Nigeria worldwide scored 17 targets final time period, together with a wide ranging 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 appeared 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 targets and 18 assists in 78 video games and was within the prime six p.c amongst his friends in Serie A for possibilities 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 searching for 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 have to strengthen on the again and in midfield.
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