If a report from Goal is believed to be true, Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Flamengo right-back Wesley ahead of a potential summer move. The Brazilian heavyweights won’t let him leave before June-July’s Club World Cup and have already rejected a bid of over £20m from Zenit St Petersburg.
The Red Devils had little movements in terms of winter incomings. Left fullback Patrick Dorgu has been the only addition, whereas they loaned out the outcast trio Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Marcus Rashford. Ruben Amorim labelled them as the ‘worst team in the history of Man United’, and the Portuguese boss is likely to undergo a squad revamp with several new signings.
The 21-year-old youngster from Brazil began his career with Atlético Tubarão in Série D. Flamengo roped him in for the U20s but was eventually promoted to their senior squad by the end of 2021. With more than 100 first-team appearances over the past two years, Wesley has been instrumental to their Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca and the most recent Supercopa do Brasil silverware.
Manchester United have Diogo Dalot and the summer recruit Noussair Mazraoui among the right-back options. Amad Diallo has also been deployed as a wingback, but the exciting young ace is more effective from an advanced role.
Why It Would Be A Smart Move By Man United
Despite showing his versatility on both the flanks, Dalot has mostly been mediocre in all these years. His commitment and efforts are unquestionable, but the lack of discipline, composure and consistency has cost them time and again in defence and attack. Mazraoui had his moments down the wide, but the Moroccan needs to work on his crossing and final deliveries while making marauding runs.
