Manchester United are in the market for a new midfielder this summer, and according to former Red Devil Gary Pallister, they need to sign someone who can fill the void left by the likes of Casemiro. Speaking to FourFourTwo, Pallister praised the Brazilian’s work rate and defensive skills, but suggested that the player they should be targeting has even more to offer.
Pallister’s comments come as Manchester United continue to struggle with injuries and form in the Premier League, with the club currently sitting in 10th place. The Red Devils have been linked with a number of midfielders this season, including Liverpool’s Fabinho and Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali.
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In a recent interview with FourFourTwo, Pallister revealed that the player he believes Manchester United should be targeting has the potential to be even better than Casemiro. ‘He’s like Casemiro but with fresher, stronger legs,’ Pallister said. ‘He’s got the same kind of work rate, the same kind of defensive skills, but he’s also got the ability to control the game and dictate the tempo.’
Pallister’s comments are likely to spark interest among Manchester United fans, who have been calling for the club to strengthen their midfield department. The Red Devils have struggled to find consistency in the middle of the park this season, with a number of players struggling to find their form.
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Pallister’s comments are a clear indication that he believes Manchester United need to sign a top-class midfielder this summer. With the Red Devils struggling to find consistency, the signing of a player like the one Pallister described could be just what they need to push on and challenge for a top-four spot.
According to Pallister, the player Manchester United should be targeting has the potential to be even better than Casemiro. ‘He’s got the same kind of work rate, the same kind of defensive skills, but he’s also got the ability to control the game and dictate the tempo,’ Pallister said.
Up next
Manchester United travel to Crystal Palace next Sunday, kick-off 2pm BST.
References
- FourFourTwo
- AS
