Manchester United are looking to sign a new attacking midfielder this summer to slot into the right side of Ruben Amorim’s attack.
This summer, it is clear that a rebuild is likely to take place at Old Trafford.
It is thought that at least 10 Manchester United players could leave the club, with numerous others on the club’s list to sell if a suitable offer arrives.
With a massive clearout rumoured, United have four priority positions to strengthen, while other areas will likely end up being targeted, such as a new goalkeeper if Andre Onana leaves for Saudi Arabia.
The attacking midfield is one area due to be bolstered, with Southampton’s Tyler Dibling emerging as a target for United. However, with the Saints demanding £100m for Dibling, it could be that a deal is simply unfeasible.
Therefore, finding an option in the academy could be United’s best bet.
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Manchester United need solutions to £100m Tyler Dibling
With Dibling set to cost an arm and a leg for United this summer, it looks likely that cheaper alternatives will be considered.
United are very keen to sign Francisco Trincao, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes both advising him to move to Old Trafford.
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But Amorim could actually find himself an option in the academy right now, with Jack Moorhouse offering much of what Dibling does.
Moorhouse has been looking dominant at a U21 level, with Amorim taking a real shine to him with numerous inclusions on the bench for United.
This season has seen Moorhouse manage his first sustained period for the academy, and it has proven to be deciding as he has shown consistent quality and now looks ready for senior football.
With the amount of football Moorhouse missed between the ages of 16 and 18, it is incredible to see his talent as he makes up for lost time.
Jack Moorhouse is the perfect alternative to Tyler Dibling
Dibling is talented, however, his main strengths are his ball carrying and dribbling. However, this also happens to be what Moorhouse excels at.
Moorhouse is seen as similar to Paul Pogba with his ability to collect the ball and carry it through midfield and past several opponents before picking a pass or shooting.
It is a quality that makes Moorhouse perfect for Amorim’s system, and fans are very keen to see him in action over the coming months before the season ends.
Dibling offers something nobody else in the squad does for United, and considering the £100m difference in cost, we hope Ineos and Amorim give Moorhouse the chance instead of signing an overpriced youngster who might not even be better.
He is ready to become the 254th academy graduate.