Manchester United should prioritise Moussa Dembele this summer.
Barcelona’s Gerard Pique in action with Celtic’s Moussa Dembele
Manchester United will inevitably be busy in the transfer market again this summer, with Jose Mourinho learning that his squad needs plenty of improving if they are to challenge for the title.
The priority is to sign better attackers, and Celtic forward Moussa Dembele must become a priority.
The Scottish Sun reported earlier this year that Dembele is on United’s radar, despite his £40 million valuation, after a prolific season.
United are also linked to Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, with The Telegraph reporting they plan to trigger the superstar’s £85 million release clause.
Spain’s Sergio Ramos in action with France’s Antoine Griezmann
Griezmann would be a magnificent addition to United’s attack, but Dembele, 20, at half the price could be a better long term option than the 26-year-old.
United still need to find a long term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front, and would still need to spend big on this if they sign Griezmann.
Dembele can be that replacement, with his pace, movement and eye for goal helping to terrorise opposition defences.
The young striker also has more to prove than Griezmann, who is already regarded as a superstar after several seasons impressing in Spain’s La Liga, and helping Atletico reach the Champions League final.
Griezmann might be able to cope with the move to United better, but Dembele fills a position of need which the Red Devils need to solve over the next decade.
Jose Mourinho has spoken of the need to sign a Javier Hernandez type goalscorer, but instead of moving for the 28-year-old, Dembele is a younger more dynamic alternative.
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