December 20th 2024.
Former Manchester United player, Jaap Stam, has expressed his belief that the club should make a move for Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies. With Ruben Amorim now at the helm, United has been utilizing a 3-4-3 formation that heavily relies on the attacking prowess of wing-backs. While summer signing Noussair Mazraoui has shown promise, Diogo Dalot has struggled to adapt to his new role. Additionally, long-time United defender Luke Shaw is currently sidelined with an injury, leaving doubts about his ability to adjust to a new position.
Davies, whose contract with Bayern expires at the end of the season, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. However, reports suggest that United has shown concrete interest in the young speedster. Stam believes that Davies would be a perfect fit for Amorim's team, stating, "Alphonso Davies is exactly the type of player that Manchester United should be looking at - players who bring a lot of quality to the team. This should be the case in every transfer window." He praises Davies' speed, ball control, and versatility, and notes that his experience playing at the highest level would be a valuable asset to United.
Stam also reflects on the managerial style of Sir Alex Ferguson, who would not hesitate to make tough decisions if his players were not meeting the required standards or were plagued by injuries. He emphasizes the importance of having consistent and reliable players, as this leads to dominance in games and ultimately, more victories.
Despite Dalot's initial struggles under Amorim, Stam cautions against writing him off too soon. He believes that selling the young defender would be a mistake, as he has shown improvement season after season and has become more defensively aware. "He can cross the ball, score goals, and play on both the outside and inside. If you want to win trophies, you don't sell players like that," Stam asserts. He envisions a strong team balance with Davies on the left and Dalot on the right, and warns that selling Dalot would be a big mistake for United.
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