When it comes to transfer rᴜmors, Manchester United are always at the forefront of the avalanche of rᴜmors that fly across the rᴜmor mill, and the impending winter market is no exception…
Cody Gakpo’s potential transfer to Old Trafford was one of the most prominent stories to emerge from the recently concluded 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
United manager Erik ten Hag appeared to be inching closer to completing a deal for the Netherlands ace, and this was one of the most prominent stories to emerge from the tournament.
PSV followed reports to state that the club had reached an agreement with Jurgen Klopp’s Reds for the transfer of the rising star, but recent revelations from Liverpool shattered the Red Devils’ transfer plans for the player. Liverpool is coached by Jurgen Klopp, who is known for his success with the Reds.
Old Trafford must now not wallow and bounce back to secure another high-profile attacking target to bolster the offense, following the incensed departure of Cristiano Ronaldo after the club and player agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent. While the failure to secure Gakpo’s signature after weeks of speculation will sting, the club must now not wallow and move on to secure another high-profile attacking target to bolster the offense.
Forget Gakpo
The fаct that Gakpo scored three goals at the World Cup drew the attention of the entire footballing community to his presence and mystical allure. The World Cup is the most famous international football competition.
Goncalo Ramos, who was rᴜmored to be another of United’s transfer targets, matched such a tally after just one appearance in the game.
In point of fаct, Ramos scored a thundering hat trιck while deputizing for Cristiano Ronaldo, who was not playing for Portugal in their round of 16 match against Switzerland since he was suspended for the match. Ramos also assisted on one of Portugal’s goals during the match.
Ives Galarcep described that game as “unreal,” and it was during that game that the “unreal” recorded an extraordinary rating of 9.8. In addition to his four direct contributions and robust display, the “unreal” also won four of his seven duels.
And his efforts for Portuguese club SL Benfica at the club level will do little to deter Man United from their pursuit of him. The 21-year-tally old’s of 15 goals and six assists from just 22 outings across all competitions this season is a stellar record for a player so inexperienced. And his efforts for SL Benfica at the club level will do little to deter Man United from their pursuit of him.
He may very well assume the role of оffensive focal point that has been left somewhat unattended by the recently-departed Ronaldo. Arguably, he would offer a greater direct goal tҺreat to the Theatre of Dreams than Gakpo would, which is exactly what the team needs right now.
According to Sofascore, Ramos took an average of 3.3 shots per game in Liga Portugal, and 1.5 of those shots were on target. As a result, he would provide a persistent, peppering aura to terrorize the opposing defenses.
According to FBref, the forward with five national team caps ranks in the top 5% of forwards for non-penalty goals per ninety minutes, and he also ranks in the top 7% of forwards for touches in the attacking penalty area, when all of the next eight leagues are taken into consideration.
The striker who apparently possesses a €120m (£103m) release clause has the potential to fully stabilize the ship at the club and act as the centerpiece for a return to the furious оffensive form that troubled the league with regularity.