As it looks increasingly likely that’s Angel Di Maria will leave United for Paris Saint-Germain after a poor debut season, we begin to wonder if Louis van Gaal and Ed Woodward will go out and replace the Argentine. L’Equipe last night reported that the transfer fee for Di Maria is around €65m, so this money can certainly go towards a new player. But who would be able to fill the void? Here are my top 5 choices.
1) Pedro Rodriguez – The media in the last week or so has linked Pedro with a move to the Theatre of Dreams. As it looked as though the Spaniard was going to join Chelsea, the rumours that United were interested in certainly gathered momentum. Pedro has a release clause of £21.4m after it was reduced, and at 27 years of age he could prove to be a perfect buy for United. He is clearly not guaranteed first team football for Barcelona with Suarez, Messi and Neymar. Personally I would welcome Pedro, he is a world class player at a world class club, and would certainly boost the morale in the club should he join.
2) Nico Gaitán – Gaitán is a player who seems to be linked with a move to Old Trafford every summer, but would be a good buy. Earlier in the window it seemed as if Gaitán to United would definitely happen, but now the rumours seemed to have come to a halt, it was understood United would use Rafael as part of the deal also, but now it seems this transfer will not happen. Gaitán can provide a lot, and would be a good acquisition to the team. A left-footer who is also able to play on the right, with good dribbling skills and close control, Gaitán’s main asset is ball distribution as he is able to cross from either flank.
3) Marco Reus – This man would be my ideal choice, however the transfer itself would be completely unlikely. Reus has become Dortmund’s most key player. And has provided a lot last season when they were struggling. Yesterday, Reus again showed his class again the runners-up of this years Champions League final Juventus, with this class goal
4) Antoine Griezmann – After a successful World Cup and a brilliant debut season with Atletico, the Frenchman has really burst upon the scene. Griezmann scored 22 La Liga goals last term, in 37 appearances for Atletico. The French international has a £43m buyout clause and has become a household name already. He has been linked with Chelsea all summer, and he is a player I would love to see play on the flank for United. But what does he provide? can play across the forward line, mainly as a left winger, but he can be equally as good on the right. Here is just a glimpse of what Griezmann can provide:
5) Arjen Robben – The famous Dutchman linked up with Louis Van Gaal with the Holland national team, and was a star at the 2014 World Cup. An unlikely option, especially after a real injury hit season during the 2014/15 campaign. But Robben is a class player, and seems to have gotten better with age. Robben is regarded as one of the best wingers in the world, and he is predominantly a left footed player. Famous for playing on the right and cutting inside, Robben would certainly be a hit at United. And has Premier League experience after playing with Chelsea during the first reign of Jose Mourinho.
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