Manchester United have pursued the signature of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho over the last few months without much success. And reports have now surfaced that Ed Woodward might be ready to pull the plug on this deal. The two clubs have yet to come to an agreement on the transfer fee and are apparently way apart in their respective valuations.
If United walk away from the deal, they could perhaps target other players to fill the gap on the right.
Let’s take a look at 3 potential Jadon Sancho alternatives United should consider
Federico Chiesa
22-year-old winger Federico Chiesa burst onto the scene in 2016 for Fiorentina and has been a key player for the side since. The Italian has made 150 appearances for Fiorentina in all competitions, scoring 33 goals and providing 24 assists.
A hard-working winger, Chiesa is a quick operator who likes to beat opposition defenders with his blistering pace and put in crosses into the box. The Italian is a right-footed player, and primarily plays on the right-wing, but he has also played on the left side, as well as a supporting striker, and even as a right wing-back, at times.
Chiesa’s speed and ability to set up chances for his teammates would make him a good fit on the right for the club.
David Neres
Ajax’s successful 2018-19 Champions League campaign was largely down to the displays of exciting young players from their academy as well as promising, young players from outside Europe. One player that impressed was Brazilian winger David Neres, who joined the club in 2017.
The left-footed winger is a quick player who likes to dribble at defences and use his flair and speed to get past players. He is a clever operator who makes smart passes in the final third and can open up defences with his incisive passing. Neres has played on the left and the right-wing and is comfortable on either side. He is just 23 years of age and can complement the likes of Greenwood, Martial and Rashford well.
Adama Traore
Adama Traore troubled Manchester United’s city rival Manchester City, in both Premier League games from the 2019-20 season and grabbed a lot of attention in the process. He has gone on to single-handedly torment a number of defences since.
The 24-year-old, who came through the ranks at Barcelona, has exceptional pace and a fantastic physique, with the ability to outmuscle most defenders without much fuss. Traore is a quick and strong player who likes to drive forward from the right and put in teasing crosses into the box.
The Spaniard has Premier League experience, is a strong dribbler, and has got the potential to be a fantastic signing for United, if they do not sign Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils could become one of the best counter-attacking teams in the Premier League with a front line of Rashford, Martial and Traore, which makes this deal certainly worth considering.
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