In a recent report, UOL Esporte has revealed that Manchester United are showing interest in Leeds United winger Raphinha. It is understood that the Red Devils are keeping tabs on the Brazilian wide player’s progress at Elland Road this season (via UOL Esporte).
Raphinha’s Impressive Debut Season In English Football
Raphinha has enjoyed a good debut season in the Premier League as he has put in some mesmerising performances from the right side of Marcelo Bielsa’s attack. The Brazilian sensation has been involved in 22 games for the Whites this term, registering five goals and five assists in various competitions.
The 24-year-old has managed to contribute in both halves by averaging 1.1 tackles, 0.8 key passes, 0.8 clearances, 2.3 shots, 2.1 key passes and 1.7 dribbles per game in the English top-flight. However, his ball-distribution has left a lot to be desired, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 68.9% in league football (via whoscored).
The way Raphinha has been playing for the Yorkshire giants this season, it is no wonder that a club of Man United’s size are monitoring his development ahead of a potential move to acquire his services in the future.
What Will The Brazilian Wing Wizard Add To Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Team?
Raphinha is one of the quickest wide players in Premier League football and can leave his marker to bit the dust when he decides to turn on the afterburners out on the wide areas. He is a hard-working winger who can complete a few encouraging dribbles in the final third.
The Brazilian attacker has also added some goals and assists to his game which has given him a lot of confidence and self-belief to improve himself on the field. He has also managed to offer some defensive protection for his teammates, especially when Leeds United are on the back foot and playing without the ball.
At 24, Raphinha is about to enter the prime stage of his playing career, so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can expect him to get better with each season if he can arrange a move to bring him to Old Trafford in the summer. The Brazilian will add a lot of goals and creativity to the Man United attack. Plus, he will increase competition for places within Solskjaer’s match-day squad. Therefore, the Mancunian giants should consider getting him on board as he could potentially help them challenge for multiple trophies in the coming seasons.
