According to a recent report by The Athletic (subscription needed), Manchester United are showing keen interest on Bayern Munich wide player Kingsley Coman this summer. The same source has also revealed that the Red Devils have held talks about the French speedster, who is eager to seal a move to the Theatre of Dreams during the summer transfer period.
Coman’s Incredible Form At Munich This Season
The 24-year-old has enjoyed another solid campaign at the Allianz Arena after producing several match-winning displays on the left side of Hans-Dieter Flick’s attack. He has made 35 appearances for the Bavarian giants this term, netting seven goals and providing seven assists in all competitions which highlight his growing influence in the final third.
Coman has proven his worth as a winger over the past ten months based on his average of 1.7 shots, 1.4 key passes and 2.5 dribbles per game in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season. He has also been quite tidy with his ball-distribution as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 83.5% in league football and Europe so far (stats via whoscored)
The Paris-born talent has also represented France at various youth levels and has earned 22 senior caps for his country, scoring four goals in the process. If he can maintain his high standards in the upcoming campaign, then he will have a decent shot of being named in Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps’ squad for next year’s UEFA European Championship finals.
What Will The French Wing Wizard Bring To Old Trafford?
Coman can use his electric pace and agility to complete some dangerous dribbles with the ball out on the wide areas. He can get into some promising positions in the final third which makes him such a constant menace for the opposition defenders. The Frenchman packs a lot of power with his strikes and can even curve the ball into an empty net if given time and space to shoot from long range.
However, Coman needs to work on building a strong upper frame so that he can cope with the physicality and high intensity of Premier League football. Recruiting a winger of the French international’s skillset will undeniably be a welcome addition to the Red Devils squad ahead of the new season.
Coman will not only add more pace and variety to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attack but also enhance the overall quality of his first-team at Old Trafford. Plus, he will offer some much-needed competition for Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Daniel James in the race to secure a regular starting berth at the Theatre of Dreams next season. With all things considered, it makes a lot of sense for the Mancunian giants to orchestrate a move to bring Coman to the north-west of England when the transfer window reopens later this month.
