According to a recent report by the Metro, Manchester United are interested in securing the services of Gremio frontman Éverton Soares during the January transfer window. It is understood that the Red Devils are primarily focussing on bringing in some defensive reinforcements but would also look at recruiting some front players in the winter transfer period.
Man United’ Recent Struggles Up Top
The United forwards have struggled to fire on all cylinders up top with both Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez completely out of form. Jose Mourinho is in dire need of a promising goal-scorer and Soares fits the bill perfectly.
Why Signing Soares Could Be The Answer?
The 22-year-old is a highly versatile forward who primarily operates as a left winger but can also play on his own up top or feature on the right flank which makes him a perfect fit for Mourinho’s team.
The Portuguese boss loves fielding teams with players who are versatile so that he can make astute tactical changes during matches without disrupting the rhythm of his team. Soares has already put in a number of match-winning displays for Gremio during this campaign.
What Makes Soares So Good?
The Brazilian sensation has featured in 36 matches for Gremio this season, scoring 15 goals while providing three assists in all competitions. He can be considered as one of the best forwards in the Brazilian Serie A but is still unproven at the highest level.
It might be a gamble to bring him to Old Trafford as he is a player who has had no prior experience in European football. However, it could turn out to be a calculated risk considering how well he has done at such a young age.
The 22-year-old is still a raw talent who has incredible pace and is also an aerial powerhouse up top. He can hold the ball up well and has a lot of speed up top to run behind the opposition backline which is precisely what Mourinho’s United are in need of, right now. The Red Devils should try their best to bring him to England so that Soares can test himself with the best and help the Mancunian giants secure a top 4 finish this season.
