He’d make Rashford world-class: Man Utd in talks to sign £30m “menace”

Although Manchester United has had a great start to the Premier League, Erik ten Hag’s team still needs to make improvements if it hopes to contend for a spot in the Champions League and win three consecutive championships.

The arrival of right-back Noussair Mazraoui was a sign of improvement for the wide defensive unit, but sporting director Dan Ashworth needs to make sure that a new player is welcomed on the other side, as the Red Devils are currently vying for a gifted young player. This is because Luke Shaw is sidelined again.

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Despite Brighton & Hove Albion’s strong intentions, Man United is still in talks to recruit Ferdi Kadıoğlu, according to Turkish site Takvim, which was cited by Sport Witness.

Transfer markets have been plagued with hijacks in recent years, and INEOS understands how important a left-back is to Ten Hag’s success.

The Seagulls are reportedly offering the Fenerbahce player €35 million (£30 million), but United has countered with an offer of their own.

Envision Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Marcus Rashford. Given Kadioglu’s attributes, he would be the ideal left-wing partner for Rashford, who struggled to establish himself last season and hasn’t shown much promise this year, showing little improvement in the Community Shield or the league opener against Fulham.

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Nevertheless, the England international has proven skill in both the Premier League and on the continent and has the ability to instantly turn a game around. His ability to rekindle the spark that Ten Hag once praised as “unstoppable”

Kadioglu, 24, might have the ideal profile to go along with Rashford’s cutting edge and make sure the goals keep coming to the Theatre of Dreams.

Last Five Seasons’ Stats for Marcus Rashford

Time of year

Applications (starts)

Objectives

Helps

2024–2025

Two (2)

0

0

2023–2024

43 (35)

8

Six

2022–2023

56 (46)

30

10

2021–2022.

32 (18)

5.

2.

2020–2021

57 (46)

21

Thirteen

Statistics from Transfermarkt

Among full-backs in divisions comparable to the Turkish Super Lig, the Netherlands-born star is ranked in the top 18% for shot-creating actions, the top 1% for passes attempted, progressive passes and progressive carries, the top 2% for successful take-ons, and the top 4% for tackles made per ninety, according to FBref.

A carry is deemed progressive if it travels into the penalty area or towards the opponent’s goal at a distance of at least ten yards from its initial starting point.

This will be crucial in providing Rashford with the kind of support he needs to rediscover his Midas touch. Dalot performs admirably when moved to the left, but his lack of attacking energy on his off-field side is evident as he fails to complete a crucial pass against Fulham.