Bola.net – Manchester United were interrupted in the hunt for Sofyan Amrabat. The Fiorentina midfielder is reportedly being chased by Liverpool.
Since the 2022/2023 season ended, it has been reported that Amrabat will leave Fiorentina. The midfielder wants to move to a bigger club for his career development.
So far, Manchester United is the team most widely linked with Amrabat. The Red Devils have made Amrabat a target to strengthen their midfield.
However, recently, it has been reported that Amrabat is also a transfer target for Liverpool. The Reds joined the hunt for the Moroccan national team player.
If in the end they do not succeed in getting Amrabat, Manchester United will have to look for a midfielder elsewhere. Then, who can the Red Devils bring in?
Here are five midfield candidates who could be brought in by Manchester United.
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1. Amadou Onana
Everton players Alex Iwobi and Amadou Onana (c) AP Photo
Amadou Onana has recently been linked with Manchester United. The Everton midfielder is reportedly a target for the Red Devils if they fail to get Sofyan Amrabat.
Onana actually hasn’t been part of the Everton squad for a long time. The 21-year-old midfielder joined the Toffees last season after signing from Lille.
After coming to England, Onana immediately became a mainstay in the Everton midfield in his first season at Goodison Park. He has played 36 matches in all competitions for his new club.
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2. Ryan Gravenberch
Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch (c) Bayern Munich Official
Ryan Gravenberch was brought in by Bayern Munich from Ajax Amsterdam last season. However, the Dutch midfielder experienced difficulties after coming to the Allianz Arena.
Gravenberch has yet to gain the trust to play regularly in Bayern’s midfield. He appeared 33 times in all competitions, but often came off the bench last season.
Now the rumors of Gravenberch leaving Bayern this summer are circulating very fast. He has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
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3. Khephren Thuram
Gelandang OGC Nice, Khephren Thuram (c) OGC Nice Official
Khephren Thuram is a midfielder who plays for Nice. Thuram, who is now 22 years old, has defended the French club since 2019.
So far, Thuram has played 139 matches in all competitions with Nice. As a midfielder, he managed to contribute eight goals and 11 assists.
Thuram made his debut with the French national team on March 24, 2023. Now Thuram is under contract with the club until 2025.
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4. Cheick Doucoure
Cheick Doucoure only joined Crystal Palace last summer. The midfielder from Mali was redeemed from Lens with a transfer value of 22.6 million euros.
Doucoure was able to make a big impact in his first season playing at Selhurst Park. He played 35 games in all competitions contributing three assists.
Thanks to his slick performances, Doucoure was voted Palace’s best player last season. He is under contract with Palace until June 2027.
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5. Boubacar Camara
Erling Haaland (left) was pressured by Boubacar Kamara in the Manchester City vs Aston Villa match in Week 23 of the EPL 2022/23 at the Etihad Stadium, Sunday (13/02/2023) evening WIB. (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
Boubacar Kamara joined Aston Villa from Marseille last year. The French national team midfielder joined Unai Emery’s club for free.
Kamara performed quite well after joining Villa Park. The 23-year-old midfielder has made 27 appearances in all competitions for the club.
Currently, Kamara is under contract with Villa until June 30 2027. Apart from being a defensive midfielder, Kamara can also be played as a centre-back.
Source: various sources
2023-08-17 22:52:00
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