Manchester United have now joined the race for an “exciting” wonderkid who they believe could go straight into the starting XI, according to a report.
Red Devils eyeing a winger
In truth, it could take a huge overhaul of the squad if Man United are going to start competing for the top honours once again, given that they are now 15th in the Premier League table after Sunday’s defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.
Amad Diallo has been one of the only shining lights in a poor side this season, with the right-winger bagging six goals and six assists in the Premier League, however the 22-year-old could now be set to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
In the summer, Ruben Amorim is hoping to take the burden off Diallo by bringing in additional options on the wing, and the manager has identified a number of targets, including Sporting CP’s Geovany Quenda, with talks now believed to be progressing.
A move for Quenda could make perfect sense, given that Amorim will be well-aware of the 17-year-old’s abilities from his time in Portugal, but he is not the only young winger on the shortlist.
According to a report from On The Minute, Man United have now joined the race for Nordsjaelland winger Sindre Walle Egeli, having watched the winger in action on a number of occasions this season.
While the 18-year-old is considered a signing for the future, there is a feeling he could come straight into Amorim’s side and play an important role from the off.
There is set to be competition for Walle Egeli’s signature from a whole host of Premier League clubs, however, with the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest also being named as potential suitors.
Back in September, Nordsjaelland were thought to be holding out for £21m, however the Danish side’s asking price may have risen since then.
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Amorim is in desperate need of goals and INEOS have an eye on a player who has no problem in that department.
Walle Egeli showing promising signs in Denmark
It has been a real breakthrough season for the Norwegian in the Danish Superliga, picking up five goals and two assists in 17 outings and establishing himself as a regular starter despite still being a teenager.
Former youth coach Peder Jalland will not be surprised the Larvik-born right-winger has been in and amongst the goals, having praised him for his shooting ability earlier in his career, saying: “He has always had some abilities in the final third in relation to shooting.
“The ability in the box, to show up and be in the right place, and a surprisingly good right foot, which he sometimes forgets himself! He has some abilities there that are special. (Egeli as a player is) very exciting, one I have not seen very often.”
Of course, impressing in Denmark does not necessarily indicate Walle Egeli will be able to become a regular starter for United right off the bat, but he is certainly showing promising signs, and it will be interesting to see how the move develops in the summer.
