Manchester United fans here in the Tavern are hoping that business in the summer can help bring out the best in some of their struggling superstars.
Jose Mourinho has completed some quite astonishing pieces of business during his reign as Manchester United manager, with Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba being the two surrounded with the most attention. However, for a United side that’s witnessed some of the world’s best in Cristiano Ronaldo, Eric Cantona and George Best, the signings made during the two years he’s spent at Old Trafford are yet to live up to those standards.
Nevertheless, Manchester United’s record-signing Paul Pogba arrived at Old Trafford as arguably the world’s most in-form midfielder, with plenty more years of progression to be had now at the age of 24. However, many fans have grown to believe that they paid £89 million for some crazy haircuts and the dab, as the Frenchman is yet to replicate the form he showed with former club Juventus.
Therefore, with the United squad not necessarily complimenting the performances of Pogba on the field, here’s a look at THREE players who the Red Devils should look to sign in order to bring out the best in the midfielder.
Claudio Marchisio
The Italian midfield maestro formed a formidable partnership with Paul Pogba during his time at Juventus, that often complimented the performance of the Frenchman which saw the club go on to win three trophies during his last year. Claudio Marchisio won’t only go to benefit the performance of Pogba, but will also see United reap the rewards for his signature as a central-midfielder that shares many similarities to the great Andrea Pirlo.
Indeed, after Manchester United have already submitted an interest in bringing the Italian to Old Trafford in the last year, a possible reunion with the 32-year-old could see the Frenchman find his feet once again.
Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann is undoubtedly one of the most exciting prospects in the whole of world football, as the Frenchman’s goalscoring record in seasons gone by has put him up there on a similar level to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
As one of the stars in the French national side, Griezmann and Pogba have shared a interlinking partnership on the international stage for sometime now as they continue to be singled out as the country’s star men. Which has seen the midfielder help add to the striker’s goal tally in friendlies and major competitions, as the main outlet feeding the 26-year-old’s goalscoring habits.
And, Manchester United have always had an eye for the Atletico Madrid striker as reports continue to link him with a move to Old Trafford, which could mean that this is a realistic purchase for the Red Devils. Therefore, securing the services of Griezmann could be monumental in getting the best out of Pogba’s creativity, with Romelu Lukaku’s inability to score not working well to compliment the midfielder.
Arturo Vidal
The Chilean has established himself as arguably the best central-midfielder out of South America, with his glory days at Juventus shaping him out to be one of the world’s best midfield maestros. Although, having moved to Germany he’s struggled to replicate the same form he showed over in the Serie A, as an underperforming Bayern side isn’t benefiting the 30-year-old.
However, after being a part of the deadly trio that ran the Italian league during Pogba’s time at Juventus, a reunion between the pair could see the Frenchman reach the world-class status once again. Indeed, the Italian side managed to make the Champions League final under the influence of this unforgiving midfield partnership back in 2015.
And, with Jose Mourinho wanting to bring Alexis Sanchez’s fellow countryman to Old Trafford, it looks like this transfer could possibly become a reality in the future.
