da brwin： The first part of Louis van Gaal’s brief at Manchester United has been completed, with the Old Trafford outfit successful in qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
da poker： However, with the Dutch maestro set to be handed a warchest to bolster his contingent this summer, the Red Devils will be widely expected to put forward a sustained title challenge next season.
Although there are a number of positions that United will need to consider strengthening if they are to consistently challenge the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, centre forward looks like a priority.
The Red Devils started the campaign with what looked like an array of world-class strikers, but seemingly need to shake-up the pack ahead of 2015-16. Radamel Falcao’s loan stint from Monaco has been an unmitigated disaster, with the Colombian highly unlikely to be secured on a permanent deal after an underwhelming campaign.
[ffc-gal cat=”premier-league” no=”5″]
Robin van Persie is starting to show his age and with injury concerns still inhibiting the Netherlands international, United can no longer count on the former Arsenal forward to be their leading light in attack.
Wayne Rooney continues to be the club’s best attacking option, but the captain has also been deployed in midfield on occasion of late.
As such, a proven number nine that can lead the line and score consistently is needed. Looking at the options, United could well opt for someone like Carlos Bacca or Alexandre Lacazette, but one specific transfer rumour could well hint at the ideal solution.
The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain this week, which ticks all the boxes for Van Gaal’s men. The Argentina international has scored consistently both at Real Madrid and at the Stadio San Paolo outfit, but his future looks up in the air for two main reasons.
Firstly, with Rafa Benitez having left Naples, Higuain has lost the man that brought him to the Italian club in the first place.
Secondly, with Napoli failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, the South American hitman will be considering if a move would aid his career.
Arsenal were heavily linked with Higuain two summers ago but delayed their advances and Napoli stepped in.
This time round, United should strike quickly to bring this star striker to Old Trafford, as knowledge of his availability will surely see a host of suitors putting their hands up as potential destinations for this River Plate youth prodigy.
Higuain has excellent movement off the ball and the technique to link-up well with others. Strength, ability in the air and positional awareness add to his game, but the most appealing thing for United will be the fact that the Argentine is a lethal poacher and ruthless when given a chance.
His goal record both for Argentina and at all the clubs he has represented is excellent and as such United would be foolish not to consider a move for the 27-year-old.
With compatriots Marcos Rojo and Angel Di Maria already at the club, it could well be an Argentine third time lucky if United splash the cash on this world-class striker.
[n5lbanner type=”london”]
[ad_pod id=’ricco’ align=’center’]
[interaction id=“none”]