Neither Manchester United nor Manchester City have been at their peak for quite some time now despite the much needed of managerial changes that transpired back in summer. The two clubs from Manchester have had their woes and a fair share of diabolical scenarios, and one of the major talking points has been their shaky defence.
Pep Guardiola didn’t have the luxury of inheriting a resilient defence when he took the mantle from Manuel Pellegrini whereas the Red Devils never managed to build a formidable backline and have serially limped ever since Sir Alex Ferguson concluded his managerial relationship with the club.
Lately, reports have emerged that both the tactical geniuses have fixed their gaze at Freiburg’s commendable youngster Caglar Soyuncu who is taking the game by storm. The 20-year-old has played full ninety minutes in every match for his club in the top tier of German football, thus attracting attention from all nooks and corners.
Moreover, the starlet also broke into the senior side of Turkey last year and contrary to popular belief that young defenders of the current generation don’t have the mettle to prosper, Soyuncu begs to differ. However, with two heavyweights queuing up for him already despite the next transfer window around six months away, which move should he fancy in the summer?
The central defender is a huge fan of Mourinho and his tactical nous, which places them in the pole position to rope him to the Old Trafford, should they go out all guns blazing for getting him. The Reds signed only Eric Bailly ever since the former Chelsea manager nodded to navigate them and he could strengthen his side in the central defensive area of the pitch. There hasn’t been any word from Manchester United’s camp, which might help Guardiola.
The former Altinordu player is a type of defender who is tailor-made for a master tactician like Guardiola. Good on the ball, relentlessly presses the opponents, is sound aerially and is an excellent driver of the game from the back. He initially plied his trade as a striker which has made him develop an excellent eye for the game and no wonder why Manchester City are eager to get hold of Soyuncu.
The youngster’s efforts haven’t gone unnoticed and it would be intriguing to see as to who gets the first-mover advantage in the summer. Soyuncu is a quality asset and would only generate advantage for his buyer in times to come. The scenario is poised perfectly between Manchester City and their cross-city rivals. Although the player himself is very keen to work with the Special One, City would leave no stone unturned to get their apparently selected one.
