Manchester United succumbed to the second defeat of their Premier League campaign this season when they were beaten by the reigning champions Chelsea in their own backyard by 1-0. Alvaro Morata scored the only goal of the match and the Red Devils were clueless in front of the opposition goal and could not get any point out of their clash at Stamford Bridge.
This defeat has given their gaffer Jose Mourinho some food for thought, as the wily manager will not be happy with his forwards after their dismal form in front of the goal. The Portuguese mastermind has been wary about his attacking propositions and might be on his way to bid for another striker in the near future.
The Red Devils’ manager has a number of options at his disposal, out of which the name of the Cameroon international Dimitri Oberlin is right on the top of his target list. The player has made a name for himself this season for FC Basel, for whom he has already scored six goals in sixteen matches and has earned rave reviews from experts regarding his style and technique.
The 20-year-old marksman, who is currently on loan from Red Bull Salzburg, has attracted the attention of a number of big-name clubs from all over Europe. Speculations are rife that apart from Manchester United, Italian giants Juventus might also be interested in the youngster and might look to table a bid in the next transfer window.
Known for speed healing into the heart of the opposition defence, with an ability to crack shots on the goal from a variety of ranges, the Cameroon international has made a name for himself on the European circuit as one of the most lethal attackers since the start of the season. He is also known for the ability to chip in with pinpoint passes into the attacking third, setting up his teammates in front of the goal.
Given the present goal-scoring woes faced by the Red Devils, especially in the Premier League, a player like Oberlin can be a good inclusion to their side. Manchester United have managed to score only three goals in their last four matches, depicting their weakness in the frontline and the need to include a genuine goalscorer to their team without much ado.
The young striker has been a revelation for FC Basel and has already scored three goals in the Champions League this season. He might be a quality addition to the Manchester United squad and might add to their firepower to an already impressive attacking unit at Old Trafford.
