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Manchester United have struggled under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since their memorable comeback against PSG in the Champions League. They have recorded just 1 win and suffered 4 defeats in their recent 5 matches.
The Red Devils still have many unsolved problems from Jose Mourinho's era, particularly on the flank. Hence it is clear as day that Solskjaer needs to sign a reliable offensive-minded winger to strengthen their attack for next season.
United would most likely dig deep in the upcoming transfer window due to the disappointing results, and David Neres should be included in their shopping list. The Brazilian has been a revelation for Ajax in the last 2 seasons. He has been regular in the team at just 22 and has all it takes to be United's dream winger.
Here we take a look at 3 reasons why United need to sign him.
#1 More productivity
Neres has formed deadly combinations with Ajax superstars such as Frenkie de Jong, Hakim Ziyech, and Dusan Tadic both domestically and in the Champions League. He has been one of Ajax's most lethal attackers who can easily create chances as well as score on his own.
This season, he has been directly involved in a massive 20 goals combined at domestic and Champions League level, with just 26 starting appearances in all competitions. Juan Mata, Alexis Sanchez, and Jese Lingard have all struggled to make significant contributions in United's attack.
His passing accuracy and number of key passes have also been excellent. He has completed 84.6 per cent of his deliveries and created more than 1 key pass per game on average in all competitions. Hence, Neres would surely enhance and smoothen Manchester United's attack.
#2 Versatile winger
Solskjaer has often refused to position any offensive-type player on the flank recently due to the unreliability of United's wingers. He had rotated heavily between Mata, Lingard, Martial, and Sanchez in the past without finding any promising sign.
The Norwegian even positioned Martial as a striker alongside Marcus Rashford in recent matches. Neres is a versatile winger who can play on both flanks equally well, although he has mostly played on the right.
He has been directly involved in a significant number of goals when deployed on either flank. Hence, he will ease United's burden a lot when it comes to the wing. Erik ten Hag has even played him as an offensive and central midfielder in a handful of occasions, with positive results.
#3 Bargain and long-term investment
The Brazilian is undoubtedly Ajax's most promising wunderkinder alongside Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong. Transfermarkt values Neres at £28.8 million, and he would likely cost the Red Devils between £30-45 million.
The Sao Paulo product is a more proven winger compared to other Eredivisie top stars such as Steven Bergwijn, due to his extensive playing experience in the Champions League this season. He has also been a lethal threat to Europe's biggest teams such as Juventus and Real Madrid. Hence his price would still serve as a bargain for United.
He is just 22 years old and has a lot of room for improvement. His tremendous pace and youthful energy would help United rejuvenate its right flank.
