Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.
23.07.2022 - 08:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have been chasing Frenkie de Jong's signature for most of the summer transfer window. The Barcelona midfielder is proving to be difficult to acquire at the moment, which could force the club to explore alternative options.
A number of players have been linked from Youri Tielemans to Ruben Neves, but some other candidates seem to be going unnoticed. There are several lesser known players from across Europe who the Red Devils could consider signing instead of De Jong.
Let's take a look at some midfield talents who seem to be drifting under the radar. If United wish to think outside the box to fill their midfield void, which wildcard options could they target?
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Matheus Nunes is a player who seems to be growing in prominence in England, although links to Old Trafford remain relatively quiet despite his elite potential.
He's linked with Liverpool at the moment and last season, he faced Manchester City in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Around the match, Pep Guardiola labelled him as 'one of the best players in the world today' when describing his opponents.
Just 23 years-old, the Brazilian is currently contracted to Bruno Fernandes' former club - Sporting CP - and he's showcasing his potential on a consistent basis. Nunes is accustomed to operating as part of a midfield two - which is what Erik ten Hag seems to favour in Manchester - and he's a keen dribbler in the middle of the park who always seems cool under pressure.
Teun Koopmeiners first emerged as a talent at AZ Alkmaar, captaining the team from a young age and scoring a fair amount of goals from midfield in the Eredivisie.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.
Erik ten Hag is determined to bring success back to Manchester United on the pitch as he looks to reconnect fans with the club.
As Chelsea join the race to sign Frenkie De Jong, Manchester United fans will be panicking at the prospect of one of their potential Premier League rivals for the coming season beating them to a big signing.
Erik ten Hag is searching for a new right-back this summer, and Denzel Dumfries is one names to have been frequently linked with a Manchester United move.
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