Manchester United Eyeing Move For Serie A Midfielder: The Right Option For The Red Devils?

According to Calciomercato.it, Manchester United, have been monitoring the progress of Mattias Svanberg. Their scouts were in attendance to keep an eye on the Bologna midfielder in the club’s latest Serie A encounter against Fiorentina. It appears Man United are weighing up a potential summer swoop for Svanberg as the club look to shore up their options in the middle of the park.

Mattias Svanberg’s Rapid Rise To Prominence

A product of the Malmo youth academy, Mattias Svanberg made the next step in his career when he joined Bologna in the summer of 2018. He joined the Italian club in search of a breakthrough in one of the best leagues in Europe.

A central midfielder by trade, Svanberg hasn’t disappointed either, racking up 114 competitive appearances for Bologna. He has become a lynchpin in the club’s midfield department, offering aggression, work ethic and skill in possession. His contributions have indeed been crucial to the club’s progress in recent years.

Svanberg’s rapid rise to fame hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the 23-year-old now regarded as one of Serie A’s most gifted up and coming midfield talents. The player also became a key member of the Swedish national team, having won 15 caps for his country since making his debut at the end of 2019.

A Good Option For Manchester United?

Manchester United‘s pursuit of Mattias Svanberg represents a slight shift in policy in the transfer market. With Paul Pogba likely to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, one would expect the Red Devils to target a like for like replacement, preferably one who has already proven himself as a star.

While the club had still been linked with the likes of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips, their interest in Svanberg suggests they are open to using their scouting network to unearth hidden gems across the continent.

Mattias Svanberg could be one such player, having enjoyed tremendous success since his move to Bologna. A versatile midfielder, who can operate in a multitude of roles, the Swedish might not be a like for like replacement for Pogba, but he can significantly improve the tactical flexibility of the United squad.

At the age of just 23, Svanberg also has his whole future ahead of him and plenty of room for further improving himself as a footballer. With that in mind, the Swede could prove to be a smart investment for Manchester United this summer.