Real Betis talisman emerges as a surprise option for Manchester United as they look to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United are enjoying a very good season under new manager Erik Ten Hag. They currently sit in fourth position and are looking likely to qualify for the Champions League next season. With rumors of Glazers finally leaving and with the possibility of new owners coming in, there is growing optimism that Ten Hag will have sufficient backing this summer. The priority for Ten Hag this summer would be to look for a new striker
While United have already signed Wout Weghorst this month, he is deemed to be a short-term fix. United are looking for a permanent solution to fill the void up-front. Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are linked with United but Osimhen’s hefty price tag and Kane’s tendency to extend his contract with Spurs have pushed United on the back foot. As a result, Borja Iglesias has popped up as a potential option. With over 170 goals to his name, the 30-year-old striker from Real Betis is on United’s radar as per Spanish tabloid Estadio Deportivo. With 8 goals in 16 league appearances, the experienced forward has been in excellent form. He had a record of 19 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions at the end of the previous season.
What will Borja Iglesias bring to Manchester United?
Manchester United will end up with a fantastic striker at a very reasonable price if this move materializes any further.
Ten Hag prefers forwards who are intelligent in movement and can drop into the deeper areas of the pitch. Similar to how he used Haller at Ajax. The interplay between Borja and a competent midfield creates a potentially lethal force. At a team like United, Iglesias will have all the creative help he needs to score goals, and their emphasis on moving the ball in wide areas will provide for a great offensive set-up. United will have invested in much-needed power, height, and ruthlessness up-front in Borja Iglesias. His playing up-front with a talented midfield containing the likes of Bruno and Eriksen will benefit him greatly.
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