Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan is being touted for an exit.
Despite only signing from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016, Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Manchester United future is once again a subject of debate.
The Armenian international, 28, endured a slow start to last season before finally proving himself to Jose Mourinho during the second half of last term, with many predicting a big season for the former Dortmund ace.
With five assists in the first three Premier League games this season, Mkhitaryan appeared set for a huge season, but his form has drastically tailed off.
No assists and just two goals in his last 12 appearances have seen Mkhitaryan receive harsh criticism from United fans, with his displays leading Mourinho to drop him against Newcastle United on Saturday evening.
Many United fans feel that the club should cash in on Mkhitaryan in 2018, having failed to prove himself as a consistent Premier League performer – but one club who should keep tabs on his situation is Tottenham Hotspur.
The Daily Star reported in 2016 – before he joined United – that Tottenham were keen to land Mkhitaryan, after he had hit 11 goals and 15 assists for Dortmund during the 2015-16 season.
Mkhitaryan turns 29 in January, meaning he doesn’t the usual profile of a Spurs signing, but the recent signing of Fernando Llorente has shown that Mauricio Pochettino is ready to break the mould for the right player.
Mkhitaryan’s quality as a creator and as a goalscorer would take some pressure off Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli, whilst his role with Dortmund showed that he can fit into the high-pressing style of Pochettino at Spurs.
United may not want to lose Mkhitaryan to a rival – if they would even consider selling anyway – but with the Red Devils keen on Spurs ace Danny Rose, Tottenham may be wise to keep tabs on Mkhitaryan’s situation at Old Trafford with a view to a possible move, or asking for him in part-exchange for Rose.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
