In recent weeks, Eduard Spertsyan’s name has been circulating again amid transfer rumours, although no longer linked with Leeds United. The English club, which at one point showed interest, made clear their intention not to insist on a move for the Krasnodar player.
The Russian press cut off any possibility, claiming that the Elland Road outfit have moved on. Now, the focus has changed and the picture is different: Spertsyan is beginning to attract the attention of teams with higher aspirations and more demanding horizons. The Armenian playmaker’s situation has attracted widespread interest, and that has changed the tone of the talks.
Manchester United are now one of the clubs keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old. According to information picked up by L’Eco di Bergamo and reported by TuttoAtalanta, the Red Devils, along with Brentford and PSG, have begun to seriously evaluate his profile.
Should United pursue Spertsyan for €25m to add creativity, or focus on established midfielders?
Krasnodar have set his price at €25 million, after a season in which Spertsyan scored 11 goals. Ajax appear to be the most advanced in negotiations, but United’s interest adds pressure and expectation to his immediate future. Leeds’ absence from the latest report underlines that the context has changed.
Spertsyan is an exciting talent, but Manchester United must decide calmly whether he fits into their immediate plan. Paying 25 million for a player who has yet to leave Russian football raises inevitable questions. He has quality and finishing, he has proven that with his numbers, but translating that production to an environment like the Premier League is another matter.
If the aim is to add pace and creativity from the midfield, the signing may make sense, especially considering that the club are still looking for profiles to avoid relying on Bruno Fernandes in every offensive phase. Moreover, Marcus Rashford’s time at United is over, and he is still dreaming of Barcelona.
However, competing with Ajax and PSG makes any operation more expensive and reduces the margins for error. In addition, Ajax has a structural advantage in this type of transfer, while PSG can offer a more immediate sporting project.
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From United’s perspective, it would make sense to place Spertsyan on a secondary list. First, they should explore options with experience in top leagues, players who reduce the margin for adaptation and give immediate returns.
If the market tightens and the big names are not available, then it would make sense to look at Spertsyan again, but not as a priority. Betting big on him now could be risky. The talent is there, but now is not the time to improvise with players who have yet to prove they can respond to the level Old Trafford demands. Meanwhile, Manchester United urged to go for Everton star Beto over Viktor Gyökeres.