In a recent report, Telegraf claimed that Manchester United are eyeing a move for FC Porto midfielder Marko Grujic. It has been revealed that the Red Devils could face competition in the form of AC Milan in the race to land the Serbian talent during the summer transfer period.
Grujic’s Solid Season In Portuguese Football
The 26-year-old has enjoyed a decent campaign with the Portuguese club as he has managed to put in some solid displays at the centre of their midfield. Grujic has made 30 appearances for Porto this season, registering one goal and one assist across all fronts.
The Serbian sensation has anchored the midfield with conviction based on his average of 1.7 tackles, 0.9 interceptions and 1.3 clearances per game in Liga Portugal. He has even been tidy with his ball distribution after completing 85.9% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via whoscored).
Grujic is under contract at the Estádio do Dragão until the summer of 2026. Thus, Man United will have to launch a sizable offer if they want to recruit him at the end of this season.
Should Manchester United Boss Erik Ten Hag Move In For Grujic?
Grujic is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure possession back for his side at the centre of the park. He usually clears the danger when the opposition are on the front foot and is a tidy passer of the ball as well. However, the Serbian sensation needs to find a way to add some goals and assists to his game if he wants to succeed in English football.
Grujic previously struggled to prove his worth in England with Liverpool. However, he has matured as a footballer at Porto and could be a shrewd signing for the Red Devils to pull off during the summer transfer period.
We can expect Grujic to add more bite and steel to Man United boss Erik ten Hag’s midfield department. He could even help the Mancunian club compete for multiple trophies in the coming seasons. Thus, Ten Hag should focus on moving in for Grujic in the off-season as he is well-equipped to increase competition for places within his match-day squad.
