Three Players Manchester United Can Sign for the Wingback Position

With a squad revamp in sight, Manchester United needs to bolster their wing-back position. Here are the few options that Manchester United can sign.

Empoli v Lecce - Serie A
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Manchester United seems to be gaining some momentum in the past three games. An impressive draw away at Liverpool was followed by an FA Cup third-round win against Arsenal. Thursday night’s win against Southampton, even though not fully convincing, is a step in the right direction. The team, however, still needs a wingback to fully implement Rúben Amorim’s ideas.

Before the Southampton game, Amorim stated that the game would tell him more about his team. It is evident that the issues at wingback are holding the team back. Diogo Dalot is a right-footed player who doesn’t feel comfortable at left wingback. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have poor injury records. With this in mind, we take a look at three possible candidates Manchester United can consider to address this issue.

Nuno Mendes - Paris Saint-Germain

   The former Sporting CP player seems like an ideal candidate for the wingback role, which he is no stranger to. Even though his performances at PSG have been inconsistent, he is still only 25 and capable of growing into the solid player Amorim desires. Mendes’s qualities include his ability to create chances by making key passes into the final third. His overall passing success is also admirable, with his dribbling skills making him a standout player in that position. The problem for Manchester United will be the price tag; according to Transfermarkt, the Portuguese is valued at €55 million.

Milos Kerkez - Bournemouth

   The 21-year-old left back is turning heads with his performances for Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth this season. The Hungary international has played 21 games in the Premier League this season, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists. According to Opta Analyst, he has managed to create a total of 22 chances in the box. Even though Kerkez is also being linked with Liverpool and a potential bidding war might ensue, he seems like a good candidate for Manchester United.

Patrick Dorgu - Lecce

   The 20-year-old Denmark international has been a regular starter for Lecce in Serie A this season, where he has accumulated 4 goal involvements. According to Opta Analyst, he lies in the 94th percentile for goals and in the 99th percentile for shots in the league. The young wingback looks like an ideal target with a €20 million price tag. He is a versatile player who is also capable of playing on the right side.

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