The January transfer window is a huge time for us Reuben Amorim In his spell as Manchester United manager, giving him the first opportunity to make his impact on the first team.
Following his appointment in late November, the 39-year-old has been forced to work with the signings made by the previous management team, clearly unable to extract what he wants from the current crop of players.
Since his arrival, he has only won twice Premier League outings, which contributed to their poor 13th position, with some players falling short of the demands of his 3-4-2-1 system.
As a result, players are expected to be on the move, resulting in players being moved on who are simply not at the required level to a team that desperately needs a turnaround in their recent fortunes to revive a faltering campaign.
However, a departure could open the door for new blood to arrive at Old Trafford, including a high-profile talent who has already been linked with a move to the north-west this month.
According to what was reported by the French newspaper L'Equipe. Manchester United has made contact with Italian club Napoli Regarding a possible move to sign the Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before the end of the window.
The 23-year-old also has strong interest from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, with the two sides vying to secure the services of the registered winger. Five goals in 17 matches During 2024/25.
Kvaratskhelia, who appreciates £83 million according to reports at the end of 2024could be moved to the Red Devils in a cash-plus player deal, which could allow for that Marcus Rashford To complete the move in the opposite direction as a result.
He was English It is strongly associated with distancing From his boyhood club, he has even held talks with Milan, but the emergence of rumors surrounding the Napoli star could improve any potential deal for the striker.
Given Paris Saint-Germain's rich interest, any deal would be expensive, but Amorim would be getting serious talent along with some of the best players in Europe.
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Why would signing Kvaratskhelia like Mbappe be a good deal?
Kylian Mbappe He has been a standout star in Europe over the past few years, often posing a threat to countless back lines during his time at Paris Saint-Germain and now at Real Madrid.
The French international has He scored 14 goals in 26 matches to the Spanish giants since his summer transfer – a deal that was by far the biggest of the window despite him moving on a free transfer.
His pace and goal-scoring ability have been evident since he burst onto the scene with Monaco in 2017, producing a catalog of impressive strikes – highlighting his star quality in the final third.
However, the Napoli star possesses very similar attributes to Mbappe, with his superior pace and ability to penetrate with his stronger right foot from the left side.
As a result of these performances, Kvaratskhelia was He is rated as a player similar to the Real Madrid star During Euro 2024 via stats platform FBref, with United now likely to land a 23-year-old prospect with a huge skillset along with bags of potential for further improvement.
The Georgian would also provide an upgrade for current United player Rashford, significantly outperforming the striker during the ongoing 2024/25 campaign.
The 23-year-old Napoli striker has been registered More goals and assists combined So far, while also managing more shots on target per 90 with more shot creation – highlighting his ability in the final third.
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How does Kvaratskhelia compare to Rashford in 2024/25 |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Kvaratskhelia |
Rashford |
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Games played |
17 |
15 |
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Goals and assists |
8 |
5 |
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Holds progressivism |
5.7 |
1.8 |
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Progressive passes |
4.4 |
1.9 |
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Shots on goal |
1.2 |
0.8 |
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Passing accuracy |
76% |
74% |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
4.4 |
2.7 |
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Successful turnouts |
1.5 |
0.8 |
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Antennas won |
44% |
42% |
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Heading into the final third |
3.8 |
1.7 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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Kvaratskhelia loves to run with the ball at his feet, and it shows in his tally 5.7 progressive pregnancies and 1.5 successful pregnancies Per 90 – an impressive tally of 3.8 carries over into the final third.
A carry is considered progressive if the ball is carried towards the opponent's goal at least 10 yards from its starting point or carried into the penalty area.
His associative game is also worth admiring, Complete more pass attemptswhile putting more of his effort into attacking areas, gives United's current crop of strikers increased opportunities in the final third.
It is unclear how much the Italian side will demand of their star, but his quality is clear, and he would likely become a fan favorite for years to come should he move to Old Trafford.
He is undoubtedly a better talent than Rashford, significantly outperforming the academy star so far, with the Englishman moving in the opposite direction, which could significantly improve the Red Devils' chances of landing Kvaratskhelia.
