Manchester United at the moment are serious about signing an thrilling teenager whose enjoying model has been in comparison with Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, in line with a report.
Who might Man United register January?
Man United used the latest worldwide break to scout defensive prospects, having watched Benfica’s Antonio Silva and Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini, amid former captain Harry Maguire’s unsure future at Previous Trafford.
In the summertime switch window, the Pink Devils managed to strengthen their midfield significantly, bringing in Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat, however Erik ten Hag is seemingly nonetheless eager on extra choices, with Royal Antwerp’s Arthur Vermeeren now of curiosity.
There have now been reviews that Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella was strongly thought of by United in the summertime, however no official supply was submitted, with the monetary constraints at Previous Trafford hindering their possibilities of signing the Italian.
As such, Man United could have to show their consideration in direction of a extra unproven choice to bolster their midfield, with Tutto Juve reporting they’re now critically serious about signing Oscar Zambrano, who presently performs for Ecuadorian facet LDU Quito.
Nonetheless, United could need to battle it out with a few of Europe’s high golf equipment, because the Italian outlet reviews that Barcelona and Juventus are additionally within the “nice prospect for the long run” forward of the January switch window.
Tutto Juve state that Juventus would initially give the 19-year-old expertise within the U23 crew, ought to they win the race for his signature, indicating he wouldn’t be on the stage to instantly problem for a beginning place at Previous Trafford.
Nonetheless, the starlet might nonetheless be an thrilling signing for the long run, given that he’s clearly considered in very excessive regard by a lot of sides throughout Europe, with Ajax and Luton City making approaches for him again in the summertime switch window.
Who’s Oscar Zambrano?
The Santo Domingo-born midfielder made his breakthrough with LDU Quito in 2022, and he has since gone on to ascertain himself within the first crew, making a complete of 36 appearances for the Ecuadorian membership.
There are indications the teenager may be about to announce himself on the worldwide scene with Ecuador, having made 14 appearances for the U20 facet since his debut in June 2022.
The Ecuador U21 worldwide has scored only one skilled purpose, as he has primarily been utilised as a defensive midfielder, making 27 appearances in that space of the pitch, on account of his defensive qualities.
Soccer expertise scout Jacek Kulig has offered an outline of the Quito star’s skills on X, describing him as a “trendy holding midfielder”, whereas additionally praising him for his tackling, tempo and passing, amongst a lot of different key strengths.
Maybe in mild of the central midfielder’s tackling capacity, he has been likened to compatriot Moises Caicedo, who signed for Chelsea for a British document £115m payment in the summertime.
It could be very tough for Zambrano to duplicate Caicedo’s rise to the highest, however he’s clearly a really proficient teenager, and Man United ought to proceed to watch him forward of January.