Manchester United are going through a massive rebuild right now as the club try to get back to the top of European football under Michael Carrick. Even though the squad list for the rest of the Premier League season is set, the leadership is still focused on fixing the team’s inconsistent attack.
Fans are constantly talking about the need for new players to improve an offensive line that sometimes struggles to break down deep-sitting defences. Recent games show that, while the team looks more solid than in years past, they still lack that creative spark in the middle.
Manchester United reportedly ready to offer a massive €90 million for Morgan Rogers
Reports from sources like CaughtOffside suggest that United have made Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers their main target for the summer. The Red Devils are reportedly ready to offer a massive €90 million for the 23-year-old, though Villa supposedly value him at over £100 million. Michael Carrick, who coached Rogers at Middlesbrough, is a big fan of the move and sees him as the long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes.
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The stats from this season show why he’s in such high demand; the England international has 8 goals and 5 assists in 31 games, with a knack for scoring away from home. His underlying numbers are just as strong, with a Non-Penalty Expected Goals (npxG) of 10.41 putting him in the top 89th percentile of Premier League players, alongside an Expected Assists (xA) of 0.19 per 90 minutes. (Via Footy stats)
Which club truly need his signature for the future?
Manchester United need Rogers more than anyone else because their system relies way too much on the individual moments of an ageing Bruno Fernandes. While Aston Villa would miss his directness and finishing, Unai Emery has built a solid team that can handle losing one star if the price is right.
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On the other hand, United don’t have anyone else who can drift between the wings and the number ten spot with the power and composure Rogers has. Signing the former Manchester City academy player will let Manchester United move away from relying on older playmakers while bringing in someone who already knows exactly what Carrick wants on the pitch. He has the perfect dribbling skills and passing to turn a decent midfield into a truly dangerous attacking force.
