With a rumoured interest in midfielder Mason Mount and the Red Devils’ current pursuit of another Chelsea player, it is evident that Manchester United is in the market for midfielders this summer.
In order to sabotage Manchester City’s efforts to recruit Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Man United is allegedly planning.
According to the article, the Reds are reportedly vying for Erik ten Hag’s services alongside Bayern Munich and the Premier League winners and are taking action to signal their willingness to spend heavily to do so.
Would Man United be a good fit for Kovacic?
By adding some sound physicality and another player with a strong winning mentality to the locker room and the pitch, the Croatian midfielder—once dubbed a “revelation” by Garth Crooks—could present himself as a sufficient solution for the issues that Man United have faced this season.
Kovacic could be a fantastic alternative when taking into account both his obvious qualities and his relationship with Casemiro that they developed at Real Madrid. Ten Hag’s long-standing interest in Frenkie de Jong demonstrates the profile of player that the Dutch coach is desperate to use in the midfield.
The former Los Blancos teammates frequently fought for the defensive spot in the middle of the pitch with Toni Kroos and Luca Modric, but they also occasionally played together, earning three Champions League trophies and a league championship.
Due to their unmatched expertise from repeatedly winning the renowned league, Ten Hag may now bring the pair back together and create the ideal midfield combo for Man United, which might inspire a fantastic run in Europe next season.
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Having a player like Kovacic by his side who can advance the ball and cover the ground needed to both maintain and win possession smoothly would be extremely helpful to the club, even though Casemiro is a strong force in the deepest midfield position.
With two assists, four significant chances created, an 86% pass completion rate, and successful completion of 66% of his dribble attempts over 27 Premier League appearances this season, the 29-year-old ace, who is reportedly valued at £35 million, has strengths in ball control and playmaking, according to Sofascore.
In light of the foregoing, signing Kovacic to Man United in the summer, if the chance presents itself, would be a no-brainer. His successful experience teaming up with Casemiro and his varied midfield skills make him the ideal player to strengthen the team.
