Manchester United Eyeing A Swoop For Eredivisie Star: Just What They Need

Manchester United are plotting a move for PSV Eindhoven star Steven Bergwijn, it has been reported.

It is believed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on the services of the winger, who has emerged as one of the most prolific attackers in the Eredivisie this season.

The Sun claim that the Red Devils are contemplating a bid in the region of £25 million. But, is it the right move by Solskjaer?

Steven Bergwijn: The Player Manchester United need

Bergwijn was one of the rising stars in the Eredivisie last season as he scored eight goals in 32 matches. But, the 21-year-old has raised his game further this season, having been involved in 16 goals in just 16 matches.

The Dutchman is a left-winger, who likes to cut inside and operate centrally. He is quite a versatile attacker, having played as a secondary striker and even as a false nine during his time with PSV Eindhoven.

Bergwijn is proficient in drifting past defenders using his trickery and acceleration in the final third. He has averaged nearly three successful dribbles per game this season – more than any other Manchester United player this season.

And thanks to the nature of his gameplay, the 21-year-old often finds himself in such a position, where it becomes easy for his team to initiate a counter-attack. This could prove to be priceless for United, considering how they have struggled with Romelu Lukaku’s lack of form.

The PSV starlet has a good positional sense as he often tends to be at the right place to make the most effective run.

This becomes prevalent especially in wider positions where the 21-year-old often uses hold up play in order to allow the full-backs to make overlapping runs down the flanks, which tunes in well with the brand of football Manchester United have shown under Solskjaer.

But most importantly, it is Bergwijn’s productivity in the final third that makes him a good target for the Red Devils.

The Dutch international has averaged 2.4 key passes per game, which shows his creativity, and he averages 2.9 shots per game which reflects his ability to get into good positions to test the ‘keeper.

Considering all his abilities, he’d be a good fit at Manchester United.

Stat courtesy: Whoscored