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Manchester United suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat by the hands of Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad on Sunday, September 14, within the Premier League.
Regardless of beginning the sport effectively, the Purple Devils failed to take care of management and have been made to pay the worth.
Metropolis took the lead by way of a Phil Foden header, earlier than Erling Haaland’s second-half brace put the sport to mattress.
One of many main points for Ruben Amorim within the sport was the midfield, the place the Purple Devils are nonetheless trying misplaced.
Midfielders had an off day
Amorim began with Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes in the midst of the park, earlier than bringing on Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro.
Sadly, none of them managed to take management of the midfield.
United have been linked with a number of midfielders this summer time, however opted towards any addition within the place earlier than the tip of the summer time window.
That already seems to be like a pricey determination, though the Purple Devils are anticipated to make amends in 2026. The likes of Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton stay on Amorim’s agenda, however latest experiences have named Jorthy Mokio as an possibility as effectively.
A gifted younger midfielder
Mokio is the most recent prodigy to emerge out of Ajax’s fabled academy. The 17 yr previous has registered 5 appearances already this season, together with two begins.
However, the Belgian has already captured the creativeness of United, though they don’t seem to be the one membership eyeing the participant, based on Caught Offside.
Barcelona and Actual Madrid are already sizzling on his heels, whereas Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly within the race as effectively.
A defensive midfielder by commerce with a powerful left foot, Mokio can also be comfy in numerous roles in the midst of the park. He can cowl on the again as effectively.
With the participant underneath contract till 2027, Ajax haven’t any want to let him go. Nonetheless, the report provides {that a} deal could possibly be potential for €25-30m.
The transfer shouldn’t be with out dangers, provided that {the teenager} is comparatively unproven. Nonetheless, given United’s present scenario, it’s a danger that INEOS could possibly be tempted to take.
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