Manchester Metropolis at the moment are battling Manchester United for the signing of a full-back who may very well be introduced in to interchange Kyle Walker this summer time, in accordance with a report.
Metropolis eyeing replacements for Walker
It may very well be a summer time of main change on the Etihad Stadium, with quite a lot of long-serving gamers doubtlessly set for exits, together with Walker, who has already been despatched out on mortgage to AC Milan for the rest of the season.
There have been widespread reviews suggesting Milan need to make the right-back’s keep everlasting, which suggests a substitute shall be essential, and Pep Guardiola has recognized quite a lot of potential targets over the previous few months.
One choice Metropolis take into consideration is Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso, with a summer time method anticipated for the full-back, who is ready to play on each side of the backline.
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One other participant on the shortlist is Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, who has a “genetleman’s settlement” in place to depart the German membership on the finish of the season, with a deal anticipated to be doable for £33.1m.
Nevertheless, in accordance with a brand new report from TEAMtalk, Man Metropolis might face main competitors for Frimpong, with rivals Man United now able to battle it out for his signature.
The report makes it clear the full-back will depart Leverkusen on the finish of the season, with the reigning Bundesliga champions within the means of figuring out options, and it appears as if a transfer to the Premier League may very well be on the playing cards.
Metropolis are stated to be eager on bringing in a long-term substitute for Walker, whereas they’re additionally seeking to signal the Leverkusen defender’s teammate, Florian Wirtz.
“Cheat code” Frimpong is a prime attacking full-back
The Dutch defender has obtained excessive reward for his potential on the entrance foot previously, being lauded by freelance scout Antonio Mango in mild of his performances for his nationwide facet.
The 24-year-old’s attacking prowess is underlined by the very fact he ranks extraordinarily extremely on quite a lot of key attacking metrics over the previous 12 months, when in comparison with his positional friends.
Statistic
Common per 90
Non-penalty objectives
0.16 (94th percentile)
Assists
0.21 (88th percentile)
Progressive carries
4.38 (98th percentile)
Profitable take-ons
1.08 (84th percentile)
The one concern over the potential signing of the full-back is the very fact he has been described as “common defensively” by journalist Muhammad Butt, indicating he could also be higher suited to a extra superior function, moderately than being introduced in as a like-for-like Walker substitute.
That stated, Guardiola could really feel Frimpong’s attacking output makes up for his defensive shortcomings, so it might nonetheless be value pursuing a transfer this summer time, and £33.1m looks as if it may very well be a good payment.
