August 13th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, highly sought-after football talent Matthijs de Ligt has officially announced his departure from Bayern Munich and will now be joining Manchester United. However, this decision has left some experts, including former Premier League player Danny Murphy, questioning the wisdom of United's transfer strategy.
According to Murphy, United may come to regret not only signing de Ligt, but also Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee in the summer transfer window. The two Bayern Munich players are on the verge of completing a double switch to Old Trafford for a combined fee of £60m, while Zirkzee was brought in from Italian club Bologna for a hefty sum of £36.5m.
But why does Murphy believe that United might regret these signings in the future? Let's delve deeper into his reasoning.
Firstly, Murphy believes that de Ligt has been "found out" at his current club Juventus, where he has struggled to cement his place in the starting line-up. This is evidenced by the fact that he has lost his spot to Eric Dier, a player who is not known for his defensive prowess.
"Mazraoui is not better than Dalot," Murphy stated, referring to the comparison between the two right-backs. He also questioned whether Mazraoui would be able to outperform United's current defensive powerhouse, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. In Murphy's eyes, Mazraoui is not a significant improvement in either attacking or defensive abilities.
As for Zirkzee, Murphy believes that the young striker will struggle to find playing time at United, given the presence of star player Bruno Fernandes as the team's number ten. Murphy also expressed concerns over Zirkzee's goal-scoring record, stating that he is not a natural finisher and may not be a suitable center-forward for United.
It is clear that Murphy is not convinced by United's transfer decisions and doubts the impact that these players will have on the team's success in the 2024-25 season. Only time will tell if his predictions will come true. Stay tuned for all the latest Manchester United news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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