August 12th 2024.
Former football player Graeme Souness has expressed his concerns about Manchester United's recent signing. Despite the team's efforts to improve under the guidance of coach Erik ten Hag, Souness is doubtful about the impact of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, who were brought in this summer. However, the owners of the club have approved two more signings, namely Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, who are currently undergoing medical tests in Manchester. With these additions, Ten Hag hopes to strengthen the team before their Premier League opener against Fulham on Friday night.
Souness, however, remains skeptical about De Ligt's potential success in the Premier League. When asked about the signing of another one of Ten Hag's former players, he told talkSPORT, "He knew what he was getting from the other players he brought in from Ajax, but they haven't lived up to expectations." He further added, "I have my doubts about De Ligt, especially since he didn't make it to the Dutch national team for the Euros and was only a squad player."
Souness also pointed out De Ligt's profile, stating that he has played for two big clubs and they usually do not let go of their best players. This, Souness believes, tells a story in itself. "He was a star as a youngster, but has he progressed since then? I'm not sure if he's what Manchester United needs at this time," Souness expressed his doubts. "They definitely need a center-back since their current player, Jonny Evans, is 36 years old. But is De Ligt the right choice?" he questioned.
The former player also mentioned that when he looks at De Ligt, he sees a lightweight center-back and wonders if other teams were interested in buying him. He believes that there was not much interest, which adds to his doubts about the player's potential.
De Ligt started his career at Ajax before moving to Juventus and then Bayern Munich. He was a part of the Netherlands' Euros squad but did not get a chance to play. Manchester United targeted De Ligt and French center-back Yoro after Raphael Varane's departure from the club. This has also sparked rumors of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof leaving the team this summer.
In light of these developments, former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has advised Maguire to seek a new club once De Ligt joins the team. "A fresh start might be the best for Harry Maguire," Saha said in an interview with csdb.gg. "De Ligt can also play his role, and he is a confident player and a leader in his own right. However, he has struggled to maintain his form since leaving Ajax," he added. Saha believes that the Premier League could be a good fit for De Ligt and will motivate him to return to his best form. He also thinks that his arrival from abroad could be a surprise element for the opposition strikers.
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