Manchester United: 5 right-wingers the club can buy in the summer

Leon Bailey and Jadon Sancho

If Manchester United wants to compete for the title next season, they need to strengthen the right-wing position alongside other positions on the pitch. We pick 5 right-wingers across Europe who Manchester United should look out for in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United will look to strengthen their squad in the summer after a disappointing Premier League campaign this season. Although they are in contention to finish in a Champions League position, fighting for top 4 is not good enough for a club of Manchester United's stature.

They will be looking to strengthen specific positions on the pitch and right-wing is one of the positions they need to address in the summer. Manchester United haven't had a proper right-winger since Nani and though Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata often play as right-wingers, they both like to move centrally in a number 10 position and dictate the play, which leaves the right-wing isolated.

#5 Federico Chiesa (Fiorentina):

Chiesa has been brilliant for Florentina this season. The 21-year old Italian has scored 12 goals and provided another 3 assists this season across all competition this season so far. He loves to dribble past defenders and averages 2.2 dribbles per game in all competitions.

The youngster also averages almost 4 shots per game which is an incredible number. He likes to cut inside to either take a shot at goal or to pass it to a teammate in a better position to score. His defensive contribution has been good as well, averaging 1.2 tackles per game in all competitions.

The 21-year old is the son of legendary Italy and Genoa striker Enrico Chiesa and has big shoes to fill. Big guns across Europe are keeping a close eye on the player with Juventus interested in the winger, according to reports.

Manchester United requires a player like Chiesa who can exploit the right-wing by taking on defenders and shooting when the opportunity arrives. But they will face a lot of competition from all over Europe for his signature.

#4 Leon Bailey (Bayern Leverkusen):

Leon Bailey has been one of the hottest property across Europe for the past couple of years now. His ability to take on defenders and putting brilliant crosses into the box has earned him a lot of reputation across Europe. The 21-year old has 5 goals and 3 assists to his name in all competitions this season, averaging 1.8 dribbles and 1.5 crosses per game.

Manchester United lack a player with his crossing abilities on the right-hand side and his arrival will mean more service for the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford who play in the number 9 position. The Jamaican international also averages 1.8 key passes and 2 shots per game in all competitions.

The youngster has a lot of admirers across Europe and Manchester United will need to pounce quickly to get him in the summer.

#3 Gareth Bale (Real Madrid):

Gareth Bale is one of the best players in world football. Recent reports suggest that Gareth Bale is looking to leave Real Madrid in the summer with Manchester United interested in the player. The interest from Manchester United makes sense as the 29-year old will help the club on and off the pitch.

His electrifying pace will make the Manchester United front line alongside Marcus Rashford and Antony Martial will make them one of the most feared frontlines in European Football. He will perfectly fit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's counter-attacking setup, who is tipped to get the job permanently at the end of the season.

The 29-year old has 17 goals and 5 assists to his name this season. The Welshman averages 3.3 shots per game and has the ability to bury the ball in the back of the net from long distances. The player is also physically dominant and wins 1.7 aerial duels on an average per game.

Manchester United is definitely going to pounce on the player if he becomes available in the summer.

#2 Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund):

Jadon Sancho is loving life in Germany with Borussia Dortmund this season. His recent form and performances have earned him a lot of attention across Europe and many elite clubs are keeping a close eye on the teenager. One such club is Manchester United and according to many reports, are eyeing a move for the England international in the summer.

Sancho has 9 goals and 13 assists in all competitions this season. The 19-year old loves to get past his opponents and completes 2.7 dribbles per game. His passing is his biggest asset and he averages almost 2 key passes per game which is quite an impressive stat.

Jadon Sancho will bring flair and creativity to Manchester United's right side. He is not a typical crosser of the ball but is the kind of player which will fit Solskjaer's system perfectly. He likes his attackers to drop deep to take the ball between the lines and break away with pace, and Jadon Sancho can perfectly adapt to his style given his quality.

#1 Hirving Lozano (PSV):

Hirving Lozano of PSV

Lozano has been in electrifying form for PSV this season, contributing 19 goals and nine assists across all competitions, while earning plenty of interest from a number of top clubs around Europe in the process.

The Mexican international averages 3 shots per game across all competitions. He is a brilliant crosser of the ball and averages almost 2 crosses per game. He loves to dribble past opponents and completes 2.1 dribbles per game. He also influences the game with his creativity and produces 2.3 key passes per game.

His arrival at Manchester United will definitely help the likes of Romelu Lukaku who craves for service inside the 18-yard box and has the physicality to get on the end of a cross even against the toughest defenders. Manchester United will have to fight a lot of interest from across Europe for the Mexican's signature.