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The January transfer window is a huge time for players Ruben Amorim in his spell Manchester United manager, giving him his first chance to make an impact on the first team.
After taking over at the end of November, the 39-year-old was forced to work with players signed by the previous management team and was clearly unable to extract what he wanted from the current crop of players.
Since his arrival he has only won twice Premier League Some players didn’t fit the requirements of his 3-4-2-1 system, resulting in them finishing in 13th place.
Therefore, player expenditures are expected and those who simply are not up to the level required by the team will be moved on, with the team desperate to change their recent fortunes in order to revive a struggling franchise.
However, those departures could open the door for new blood to arrive at Old Trafford, including one of the top talents who has been linked with a move to the North West this month.
According to French media L’Equipe, Manchester United have made contact with Italian side Napoli On potential move to sign Georgia winger Hvitsa Kvaratskhelia before the window ends.
The 23-year-old is also attracting strong interest from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, with both sides vying for the services of the registered winger. Scored 5 goals in 17 games Period 2024/25.
Value of Kvaratskhelia According to reports, it will reach £83 million by the end of 2024a possible cash-plus-player transfer to the Red Devils, which could allow Marcus Rashford The result is movement in the opposite direction.
The British have closely related to moving away Having left his boyhood club, there have even been talks with AC Milan, but the emergence of rumors surrounding the Napoli ace could sweeten any potential deal for the attacker.
Any deal would likely be a costly one given the interest from ultra-rich Paris Saint-Germain, but Amorim would sign a genuine talent on par with Europe’s best.
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Why Mbappe-esque Kovarac Helia would be a good signing
Kylian Mbappe He has been a leading star in Europe over the past few years, regularly posing a threat to numerous defenses during his time at PSG and now Real Madrid.
The French international has Scored 14 goals in 26 appearances The deal for the Spanish giants is by far the biggest since his summer move, albeit on a free transfer.
His pace and eye for goal have been evident since making his debut with Monaco in 2017, with a string of spectacular goals underscoring his star quality in the final third.
However, the Napoli ace has very similar characteristics to Mbappe, with his incredible pace and ability to cut inside from the left with his stronger right foot.
Due to these performances, Kvaratskhelia was Listed as a player similar to the Real Madrid star Stats platform FBref said during Euro 2024 that Manchester United could now potentially land themselves a 23-year-old prospect with a wealth of skills and the potential to improve further.
The Georgian will also upgrade current Manchester United player Rashford, who has significantly outperformed the attacker in the ongoing 2024/25 season.
The 23-year-old Napoli striker has registered More combined goals and assists He has also managed more shots per 90 so far through more shot-creating movements, underscoring his ability in the final third.
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How Kvara Tshelia compares to Rashford in 2024/25 season |
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Statistics (per 90 people) |
kvaratkhelia |
Rashford |
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Games played |
No. 17 |
15 |
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Goals and assists |
8 |
5 |
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progressive carry |
5.7 |
1.8 |
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progressive pass |
4.4 |
1.9 |
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Shot on target |
1.2 |
0.8 |
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Pass accuracy |
76% |
74% |
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Create the action of the shot |
4.4 |
2.7 |
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Successfully undertaken |
1.5 |
0.8 |
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aerials win |
44% |
42% |
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Entering the final third |
3.8 |
1.7 |
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Statistics passed FB reference |
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Kvaratskhelia likes to run with the ball and it shows in his scoring. 5.7 progressive rushes and 1.5 successful receptions Per 90 possessions – a staggering 3.8 attempts into the final third.
A progressive dribble is considered if the ball moves at least 10 yards from its starting point towards the opponent’s goal or into the penalty area.
His tandem play is also admirable, Complete more pass attemptsAt the same time, he devotes more energy to the attacking areas, providing more opportunities for the current Manchester United attackers in the final third.
It’s unclear how much the Italian side will ask of their star player, but his qualities are obvious and he could become a fan favorite for years to come if he moves to Old Trafford.
He is undoubtedly more talented than Rashford and has far outperformed the academy star so far, while the Englishman is heading in the opposite direction and could be a huge boost for the Red Devils. Opportunities in Kvaratskhelia.
