Manchester United have officially made contact with Ajax about a deal to sign winger Mika Godts, according to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The Red Devils edged closer to securing Champions League football for next season this past weekend after claiming a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, putting them six points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League table, and that has seen plans begun to be made for the summer window.
An overhaul of the midfield department is expected to be the priority, but United are also keen to strengthen their attack with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho set to depart permanently, and they have now made their move for their first signing.
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Godts, who has been compared to Chelsea and Belgium legend Eden Hazard for his style of play, has been in sensational form for the Eredivisie side in this campaign, netting 14 goals and registering 10 assists across all competitions.
Those performances have seen the Belgian linked with a move away from the Johan Cruyff ArenA, and it's understood that the player is expected to leave for a new challenge once this season comes to an end.
As a result, Man Utd have made the first move to try and get ahead of the competition for his signature, and they have officially made formal contact with the Dutch side about a deal to take the youngster to Old Trafford.
While it's still unclear who the next permanent manager at Man Utd will be, INEOS are targeting a new left-winger as they look to move back towards a back-four system, and their current attacking options lack players who are comfortable out wide.
Godts Symbolises INEOS Plans at Man Utd
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INEOS made it clear when they arrived that they wanted to make the club stronger in the transfer market, by bringing in talented players who still have room for growth, rather than spending big on established superstars.
Godts would fit right in with that philosophy, while also addressing a problem position within the squad. GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what Godts' strengths and weaknesses are, and this was its response:
Strengths
Explosive acceleration and dribbling
Direct, fearless 1v1 winger
Good ball-carrying in transition
Creative flair, unpredictable
Pressing energy and work rate
Weaknesses
End product (goals/assists) inconsistent
Decision-making can be rushed
Physically slight vs strong defenders
Defensive positioning still developing
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