For the third time in recent memory, Manchester United could be forced to bring in an experienced center-forward in the middle of the season. This tells a lot about the club’s squad-building and financial mismanagement under the Glazers. This time around, the name linked to Manchester United is Mauro Icardi. Fans would certainly greet the potential arrival of Mauro Icardi with far more excitement than the signings of Wout Weghorst and Odion Ighalo.
The Argentine is one of the finest finishers of modern era. This season, he has scored 17 goals in 25 matches for Galatasaray. He even scored against Man United this season in his club’s 3-2 win at the Old Trafford in the UCL.
Mauro Icardi would bring something that no one does currently at Manchester United
Icardi is somewhat an old-school striker. He’s a poacher who constantly patrols the penalty area. He also offers a ruthlessness arguably no one in the current Man United squad can match. Since joining Galatasaray in 2022 for £8.5 million, he has scored 41 goals in 50 games.
Football transfers report that the former Inter Milan captain would certainly be open to the idea of moving to Old Trafford. It is believed that he was keen on joining United a year ago too. He could finally get his wish if Ten Hag manages to offload Anthony Martial.
‘Complete center-forward’
Icardi is certainly one of the best and most experienced options Manchester united could bring in for cheap in January.
Argentina legend Hernan Crespo told Gazzetta dello Sport: “Icardi is a complete center-forward. He can score goals with his right foot, his left foot, or his head. In the box, he moves like he owns it. Darting runs, dummies, a sudden changes of pace. All of it is aimed towards creating a goal. He has incredible qualities and, on top of that, a powerful physique.”
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