Matheus Cunha's arrival at Manchester United will create a midfield dilemma and force Ruben Amorim to rethink Bruno Fernandes' role.
Manchester United's unending summer midfield search is on again, and despite splashing the cash on Casemiro, Mason Mount, and Manuel Ugarte in recent seasons, the midfield remains one of their weakest spots.
Casemiro, a £60 million signing from Real Madrid in 2022, initially shone alongside Christian Eriksen. However, his form dipped significantly in the following seasons.
Mason Mount was brought in from Chelsea for £55 million but has since struggled with injuries. On his part, Manuel Ugarte, the latest addition, has proven defensively solid but lacks composure on the ball.
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The Dilemma Matheus Cunha's Arrival Has Presented
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With Matheus Cunha's recent arrival from Wolves, Bruno Fernandes is expected to move into a deeper midfield role permanently, as per the Manchester Evening News.
However, one major question remains: who will be Bruno Fernandes' ideal partner? Matheus Cunha is primarily an attacking midfielder, and while he can also play as a forward, his most effective and preferred position is as a left-sided attacking midfielder.
Eriksen's contract expires this month, Casemiro's future is uncertain, and Ugarte's limitations can clearly be seen. Mount thrives as a number 10 in Ruben Amorim's system, while young Kobbie Mainoo's best position is still unclear. Mainoo's forward-thinking style does not make him the perfect complement to Fernandes.
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Manchester United need a midfielder who is comfortable both defensively and in possession, a profile they have lacked for some time. While Casemiro and Ugarte are strong defensively, they are not known for their ball-playing skills.
Alongside a goalkeeper, Bryan Mbeumo, and a striker, a midfielder is high on United's shopping list. Mbeumo, if signed, would follow Cunha's £62.5 million arrival from Wolves, marking an ambitious double swoop for attacking talent. Together, Cunha and Mbeumo have netted 56 league goals since the start of the 2023/24 season.
Manchester United Making Better Decisions
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After years of somewhat haphazard recruitment, Manchester United seem to be adopting a more focused approach, prioritising Premier League experience. Ideally, their midfield target would fit this mould.
Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton are two names that have excited United fans. Both offer a blend of defensive strength and ball-playing ability, significantly bolstering Ruben Amorim's options.
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However, both players are highly valued by their respective clubs, with reported price tags of £100 million for Baleba and £80 million for Wharton. Matching these demands seems unlikely for Manchester United, who are currently struggling financially.
While their attacking targets are clear, the midfield search presents a more complex challenge. Finding the right piece for this particular puzzle could prove difficult.