Five Players Who Can Solve Manchester United’s Midfield Dilemma

Manchester United, giants of English football have been on a rough patch in recent years and the club’s present distress has been linked to a dilemma in the midfield.

Indeed, since 2014 when Sir Alex Ferguson departed Old Trafford the team have struggled and sit  currently in 7th place, and risk losing a spot in the Champions league next season. After series of disappointing performances both on home turf and away, United decided to part ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, following a discouraging 4-1 loss to relegation threatened Watford. United legend then turned manager, Ole was falling out with the fans and the board had to show him the way out.

Recent incomings at the start of the season such as 5 time Ballon d’Or winner and a United legend himself, Cristiano Ronaldo and further  additions in Raphael Varane and English wonder kid Jadon Sancho, United fans were expecting their team to challenge on all fronts this season. That has not seemed to be the case as United were knocked out in the first round of the Carabao cup and have Ronaldo to thank for passing through the group stage of the Champions league as he has helped fire the team to the top of their group.

The Red Devils appointed Former Leipzig Coach Ralf Ragnick, who received high praise from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel, who claimed Ragnick taught them the basics of coaching and built the foundation of their style of play. All has not been rosy though for the German in the Premier League has united have been criticised for their erratic performances. This Criticism has been centred around creativity with several pundits stating that Manchester United lack stability and coordination in the midfield creating a dilemma in the middle of the pack. This Manchester United dilemma was very apparent in their most recent 0-1 loss to Wolves at Old Trafford. That indeed was the first time Wolves would defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford since 1980.

United have been linked with a few number of midfielders in recent months but have failed to secure the signature of any. Here, we look at five players who can be key to solving the Manchester United dilemma in the midfield.

• Boubacar Kamara: Marseille’s wonder kid has been on the lips of everyone with his commanding presence in midfield characterised by quick feet, aggressive last ditch challenges and calmness under pressure. Despite being only 22 years of age, Kamara is one of the hottest prospects in France now. The French man has been nicknamed the “Technical Destroyer” by Olympique de Marseille fans who cherish the young man dearly. The Marseille academy graduate will play a vital role in helping United get back to their glory days

• Frank Kessié: The Ivorian who is currently a free agent is on the radar of several European giants after AC Milan failed to renew his contract before the transfer window began. Kessie who is renowned for his extreme intelligence in reading the game, picking the ball up from deep and making brilliant runs into the box to link up with the attackers has helped the Italian side with 5 goals in 16 league games thereby, enabling AC Milan challenge for the Serie A this season. The 25 year old will be a good bargain for United if they can get him to put pen to paper, as he will move to the English giants on a free transfer and he will undoubtedly turn the midfield dilemma at Manchester United around.

• Ruben Neves: Portuguese midfield maestro is the architect of Wolves’ midfield with his outstanding technical intelligence and brilliant passing accuracy. Neves who is also renowned for his long range shooting ability and his fearlessness in going forward and anchoring attacks, showing great maturity combined with an astute sense of positioning is currently on of the best midfield players in the Premier league. Recent reports have it that United have been linked with the 24 year old and will be looking lure him to Manchester this January as he looks to be the missing piece in a talented United squad.

• Yves Bissouma: The 25-year-old Brighton midfielder, is a steel in-between defence and attack and is renowned for his vast presence and authority in the middle of the park as he possesses strong quality in passing, and boasts of a 65% accuracy in tackling since his spell began in the Premier League. Bissouma has been very vital in keeping The Seagulls in the Premier League in the past two seasons, and his brilliant performances and unquestionable talent has drawn the attention of the big teams as suitors for his signature. Recently, he was linked with moves to Arsenal and Tottenham for a fee in the region of  £35million. Manchester United will have to make their intentions clear for this man as they so desperately need a balance in midfield and this man will be a brilliant signing for them to solve their dilemma in that region.

• Amadou Haidara: Bissouma’s compatriot and Leipzig’s midfield gem, Haidara is one player who Ralf Ragnick admires a lot as he coached him at Salzburg and knows him well. Ragnick who always has an eye for grooming young talent will looking again to bring the 23 year old to England and ensure stability in a midfield role for United.

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