Manchester United 'looking' to sign FC Porto star Samu Omorodion
manchester united They are reportedly planning to sign FC Porto star Samu Omorodion, according to a Spanish outlet. Transfers.
Scoring goals was a real problem for the Red Devils last season, so they decided to strengthen the number nine position by signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in the summer.
However, things haven't improved much so far this season, scoring just nine goals out of 10. first division meetings. As a result of the lack of clinical finishing from United's attackers, they currently languish in 13th place in the table with 12 points.
Now, Transfers claims Man Utd are “looking” to address this issue by signing a new striker next year with Omorodion on their wish list. Therefore, they could adopt concrete measures to secure his signature for the next campaign.
However, buying the Spaniard won't be cheap for the record Premier League champions as he has an £84million release clause in his current contract.
Omorodion to Manchester United
The Spanish outlet reports that United are not the only club interested in Omorodion, as Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in buying him. Besides, Chelsea They made a move to sign him in the summer, but despite failing to get his signature last time, they remain interested in him.
After joining Atlético Madrid last year, the 20-year-old was loaned outright to Deportivo Alavés last season before eventually leaving Los Rojiblancos for Porto without playing football for them before this season.
After moving to the Estadio do Dragao, the youngster has enjoyed a productive start to this season, scoring 11 goals in 10 appearances in the Portuguese League and european league.
He even scored twice against the Red Devils in the European second division competition last month and the match ended 3-3. The forward was on the Spanish team that won the Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics.
Omorodion, who is 6ft 3in tall, is quick, strong, good in the air, has a poacher's instinct inside the box and also works hard out of possession. Therefore, he has the necessary attributes to shine in the Premier League.
However, it will be interesting to see if Man Utd finally take a concrete approach to signing the Porto star to reinforce the front line next year.
