Man United: Ten Hag could team up with ‘lingering’ Casemiro gem

Man United: Ten Hag could team up with ‘lingering’ Casemiro gem

 

Manchester United will be looking to sign one or two more people before the summer transfer window closes next week.

Erik ten Hag appears to be on the hunt for another left-back in the role after an injury crisis and a surprise move from former Chelsea star Ryan Bertrand is to be expected.

 

Clearly more faces are needed at Old Trafford if the Dutchman is to fight at European and domestic level.

Could he put himself in the market for another midfielder? The 53-year-old recently sent scouts to observe the performance of a Ligue 1 star. Who will sign Manchester United next? About a week ago, Ten Hag appeared to be on the doorstep for a new centre-back, with France’s Jean-Clair Todibo linked as observers were sent in to scrutinize his recent performance for OGC Nice against Lille, according to Fabrizio Romano.

However, the Red Devils also observed someone else during the same game, with Khephren Thuram observed by scouts, reports Get French Football News.

The midfielder would cost United a transfer fee of around €40m, which would not cost much money, although Ten Hag may have to switch a player or two to complete a potential move.

How good is Khephren Thuram? In their first two Premier League games, United struggled, scoring just once, while the midfield failed to exert any influence on the team against Tottenham Hotspur.

Mason Mount completed just 15 passes in the match and Ten Hag’s decision to give him a deeper role clearly didn’t work out as he expected.

Since his arrival last summer, Casemiro has had a solid debut season at Manchester, where he finished second in his team in Sofascore aggregate (7.21) and chances created (seven), but also first in terms of tackles per game (3.2). ).

Bringing Thuram to the club could provide the Brazilian with an excellent midfield partner who would add much-needed attacking power in the center of the pitch.

While Casemiro excels defensively and ranks in the top 4% of his positional peers in wins, blocks, tackles and interceptions per 90, Thuram could step up and demonstrate his offensive prowess. Compared to his positional peers, Thuram ranks in the top 5% for progressive carries per 90 (3.32), while he also ranks in the top 8% for successful kills (1.66) and shooting actions per 90 (3.46). %), suggesting he poses a threat in the final third.

Talent scout Jacek Kulig has described the midfielder as “tenacious” and a “powerful, energetic carrier” and there’s no doubt he could be a wonderful addition to United’s midfield.

The combination of Casemiro’s defensive skills and Thuram’s attacking prowess could see Ten Hag forge a dream partnership in the heart of midfield and lead the club to even greater glory this season.