Manchester United are looking to strengthen their attack with the signing of AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao.
The 26-year-old Portugal international has been enjoying good results in Italy and his performances have attracted the attention of top clubs. According to Fichajes, Manchester United are currently planning a big-money move for him. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to convince the Italian club to sell him.
Manchester United have been tracking Leo for several months. He is also rumored to be linked with Arsenal.
Rafael Leao is a top player
There is no doubt that he is a quality player and he has proven himself in Italy and in the UEFA Champions League. He has the physical and technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League and could become a key player for Manchester United if he joins the club. Leo has been described by Luka Modric as “one of the best players in the world”.
However, the Red Devils recently signed Matheus Cunha in a similar role. It is unlikely that they will leave the Brazilian out and sign Leon. It will be interesting to see how they fit both players into the starting lineup.
Will Manchester United be able to find a place for Leo?
The Portugal international will not want to sit on the bench at Old Trafford. He wants a guaranteed starting place and Manchester United will need to provide him with a clear plan for how they will use him if a deal goes through. He also needs guaranteed game time. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
It would be a huge surprise for Manchester United to sign a wide player. They should instead consider signing another striker who can compete with Benjamin Šeško and share the scoring burden.
Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad and fight for big trophies. It will be interesting to see if they can make the right reinforcements in the coming months. Meanwhile, the opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an exciting one for Portugal international Fullstop. It would be a step up in his career and he will want to prove himself in the Premier League.