Transfer Story:
As Old Trafford counts the last few weeks of Michael Carrick on the pitch, Jose Mourinho will have to devise a good transfer policy to make sure that he replaces the effortless and classy midfielder. Additionally, even Marouane Fellaini hasn’t signed an extension and hence the team is set to lose two important players from the squad at the end of the season. In such a scenario, the importance of buying a midfielder increases furthermore as United would be desperate to win the Premier League title next season.
Accordingly, reports have again linked Jean Michael Seri to move to Manchester United in the summer. The Ivorian has been subject to immense speculation regarding his future, but the report in Manchester Evening News says that both the Manchester clubs will be vying hard to secure his signature.
Jean Michael Seri: Interesting Target
Seri has been a fascinating prospect in Europe for quite a long time now. The Ivorian is essentially a central midfielder, who contributes regularly to both attack and defence. A technically gifted player with a smooth close control and amazing balance, his ability to carry the ball out from the back is appreciable. Seri’s passing range is widespread, as he tends to pick the right man around the box most of the times. His dribbling allows him to get out of cramped spaces easily and hence the player never gets bothered being marked.
This season, he has played 23 matches and has scored once. However, Seri has also created a whopping 49 goal-scoring chances, four of which have resulted in assists. Seri is quite adept at building the play from the back as his intricate passing skills, vision and deep playmaking skills make him the perfect player to play as the third midfielder along with Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba.
Chances at Old Trafford:
Jose Mourinho has often lacked midfielders in important games this season. Especially in the first half of the season, he was without Paul Pogba for many important games. With the possible departures of two more midfielders, Mourinho will definitely ask for more midfielders in the transfer market. Scott McTominay’s progress has been inspiring, but Mourinho will certainly need someone more experienced and creative at the centre of the park.
Seri’s ability to combine his offensive duties with a disciplined defensive play is something that Mourinho demands from his box-to-box players. Seri can be highly influential in attack whilst sitting in deep areas too. This gives him a better chance to deal whenever the opposition breaks on the counter. Overall, Seri will add a decent amount of depth and quality to Manchester United’s midfield. At the moment, it does look like he possesses the necessary qualities and consistency to propel at Manchester United.
