Steven Gerrard has compared questions he asked himself about his future to those likely going through Harry Kane's mind amid interest from Manchester United.
10.03.2023 - 05:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It's a problem position that has plagued Manchester United for what feels like forever.
Central midfield solutions have been talked about every transfer window in recent times and the summer will be no different as Erik ten Hag seeks a solution. The arrival of Casemiro in the summer has provided a platform. His influence has been impressive and he's become one of the signings of the season, something that few would have predicted when he arrived last summer amid questions of a haphazard transfer approach.
United appear to now have a clear plan and are a club seemingly moving in the right direction on the pitch. While a new centre forward is certainly towards the top of the summer to-do list, an addition in midfield is equally vital to help take United to the next level and rekindle Premier League title aspirations.
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Mason Mount has become the latest player linked with Old Trafford but the bigger prize is surely Jude Bellingham. There are few comparable players in world football and his performances in the World Cup highlighted just how incredible a talent the 19-year-old is. The Birmingham-born midfielder will have his pick of clubs should be moved on this summer but United will be among the suitors.
It's a deal that could prove transformative if Ten Hag and Co could get it done with Liverpool, Real Madrid and potentially Chelsea also set to be in the race. Speaking of the Londoners, Mount's contract at Stamford Bridge approaching the final 12 months hence the transfer talk.
While the 24-year-old is a fine player, he's not in the league of Bellingham. At the World Cup in Qatar, Bellingham got the ball rolling for England with their first goal of the tournament and
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