Manchester United invites Brighton striker

In a recent video posted on YouTube, Rio Ferdinand invites his former club Manchester United to bring in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Ferdinand said:

“If I can’t get a striker, I’ll go for a midfielder. To be honest, I only consider one person who I think fits our requirements…

“Also an Amorim type of player. Excellent physical fitness, strong dribbling ability, can dribble from any position, strong tactical awareness, plenty of physical fitness, excellent leg skills, Premier League experience, playing in midfield. Baleba. ”

“That’s who I’m looking for. That’s who I’m looking for. I’m willing to pay a lot of money to sign him. ”

Baleba’s recent Premier League performances

Baleba shone for Brighton last season and made several impressive performances in midfield. The Cameroonian striker made 40 appearances for Brighton last season, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists in multiple competitions.

The 21-year-old made a decent contribution in the midfield, averaging 1.49 shots per game in the Premier League. However, his shot accuracy was only 25%. Baleba was very good in possession in the opponent’s half, and his pass success rate in the English Premier League was as high as 87.4% (data from fbref.com).

Baleba will play for Manchester United What to bring?

Baleba is a solid tackler who can accurately spot danger and win the ball back for the team in the midfield. He always passes the ball with his feet when needed, and his passing skills are also very good.

However, the Cameroon star needs to find a way to improve his efficiency in the future. Baleba has accumulated a certain amount of experience in the Premier League, and if Ruben Amorim can find a way to sign him in the offseason, he will be a valuable asset for the Red Devils.

Baleba will bring stronger offense and toughness to Manchester United’s midfield. He will become Casemiro’s long-term successor at Manchester United.

Therefore, it is wise for the Red Devils to listen to Ferdinand’s advice and sign Baleba in the summer transfer window.