Manchester United: 3 Right Wingers the Red Devils should consider signing in the summer

Solskjaer needs reinforcements if his side are to challenge next season
Solskjaer needs reinforcements if his side are to challenge next season

We have reached the business end of the 2018/19 season and by now, we know how every team has fared this season. In this slideshow, we are going to talk about a team which is currently staring at a squad overhaul: Manchester United.

Their season ended on a very bad note as they got tonked by Cardiff City on the last day. This added to the woes of being unable to qualify for the Champions League as they finished the season at 6th place in the league. Having exited this year's Champions League in the Quarter Final stage, the Red Devils need a major overhaul.

They need world-class centre-backs, which is known to everyone. Their midfield is looking thin after Ander Herrera's decision to look for a new challenge. The right-back spot hasn't been fixed yet with Ashley Young enduring a torrid season. Most of all, United do not have a traditional right winger in their squad.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has tried both Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku on the right hand side but both of them have a tendency to drift inside. United need a right-winger and in this slideshow, we take a look at the three wingers United should consider signing:


#3 Cengiz Under

Under is just 21 years old
Under is just 21 years old

Cengiz Under currently plays for AS Roma in the Serie A and he is their premier attacker alongside Edin Dzeko. The 21-year-old has had an average season this year but with age on his side, the Turk can reach great heights.

The Turkish international would be a perfect fit at Manchester United. His pace and raw skill on the ball are tailor made for Solskjaer's style of play. His directness will be lethal to launch pacey counter attacks. He also has a great left foot and can strike the ball very sweetly.

Under is young and talented and can be bought for a cut-price deal. So, he is another option for Solskjaer to look at to solve the right-wing crises at the club.

#2 Jadon Sancho

Sancho has had his breakthrough season this year
Sancho has had his breakthrough season this year

Manchester United do not have a natural right winger in their side and they haven't had one for a long time. Whenever Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard have played on the right side, their tendency to drift inside and operate through the middle reduces the width of the side.

United need a quality right winger and Jadon Sancho can prove to be one. He has had a brilliant year with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and that has grabbed eyeballs all around the world.

The 18-year-old can provide Manchester United with the kind of width they have been lacking since the departure of Nani and it might make the Red Devil's attack balanced on both sides.

Sancho will not come cheap for the Red Devils as Dortmund have maintained their stance of not wanting to sell him but if United stump up the cash, the young Englishman might be playing at Old Trafford next season.

#1 Nicolas Pepe

Nicolas Pepe will be in-demand this summer
Nicolas Pepe will be in-demand this summer

Nicolas Pepe currently plays for LOSC Lille in Ligue 1 and the Ivorian has had a season to remember. Pepe is Lille's hitman and he has been scoring goals left, right and center. The 23-year-old has hit 20 goals in the league this season and as a result of his tremendous performances, he might be on the move this summer.

Pepe would be a great signing for Solskjaer and Manchester United. His playing style is similar to someone like Mohamed Salah as the Ivorian loves to make darting runs in behind the opposition. For a tall man, Pepe has great pace and his dribbling ability is also excellent.

The 23-year-old has the knack of being at the right place at the right time and he definitely has 15 goals in him every season. For a player who starts on the right wing, his finishing skills are also excellent. Pepe has attracted attention from all over Europe this season and if United need to sign him, they would have to pay the premium.

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Edited by Debjyoti Samanta