Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has suggested that his old club could do well to sign Robert Lewandowski this summer. The veteran Poland international is one of the finest forwards of his generation, and is set to leave Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his contract.
Ferdinand responded to confirmation of the news from journalist Fabrizio Romano by expressing his view that this could be a deal worth exploring for the Red Devils, as he’d be a good experienced option to have in the squad to help young striker Benjamin Sesko.
Key moments
Lewandowski posted a farewell video to Barca on his social media pages, and Ferdinand’s response has sparked speculation that Manchester United could be interested in signing the experienced forward.
Lewandowski, 34, has scored 209 goals in 372 appearances for Barcelona since joining the club from Bayern Munich in 2019. He has also scored 77 goals in 114 appearances for Poland at international level.
Reaction
Ferdinand’s suggestion has been met with widespread interest, with many fans of Manchester United taking to social media to express their enthusiasm for the idea of signing Lewandowski.
“What a guy, what a player!! Experienced option next season in UCL & help with development of Sesko?” Ferdinand tweeted.
The suggestion has also been met with skepticism from some fans, who point out that Lewandowski is 34 years old and may not have the same level of pace and energy that Manchester United’s fans are used to seeing from their forwards.
What it means
Manchester United’s interest in Lewandowski could have significant implications for the club’s transfer plans this summer. The Red Devils are likely to be looking to strengthen their squad in the coming weeks and months, and signing a player of Lewandowski’s caliber would be a major coup.
However, it’s worth noting that Lewandowski is set to leave Barcelona on a free transfer, and Manchester United may face competition from other clubs for his signature.
Up next
Manchester United’s next match is against Aston Villa at Villa Park on May 20, kick-off 8pm BST.
References
- CaughtOffside
- AP
- Express
- AS
