Manchester United is intensifying its pursuit of Ajax winger Mika Godts, facing competition from multiple European clubs. The team aims to strengthen its left wing to improve attacking balance.
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Manchester Unitedâs pursuit of Mika Godts has taken a sharp twist with a host of clubs across Europe angling to sign the Ajax winger this summer, according to the latest reports.
The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new left-winger to help bring more balance to their lopsided attacking unit. Despite a downturn in form after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are jostling for the starting berth on the opposite flank â with both being natural right-wingers.
By contrast, Michael Carrick has used either Matheus Cunha or Patrick Dorgu on the left since he took the reins from Ruben Amorim in January. Neither the Brazilian nor the Dane are traditional wide players in a 4-2-3-1 system, however, with Cunhaâs best work coming inside while Dorgu remains more effective as an overlapping threat from deep.
While a revamp of central midfield is the most urgent priority this summer, a more natural winger on that side â an âAmad on the leftâ as one source describes â is also high on the list.
Mika Godts has a significant chance of leaving Ajax this summer due to interest from Manchester United and other European clubs.
Manchester United is targeting Mika Godts to enhance their left wing and achieve better balance in their attacking lineup.
A host of clubs across Europe are reportedly interested in signing Mika Godts from Ajax.
Mika Godts is seen as a potential solution to Manchester United's need for a natural left winger, especially given the current options on the team.
Manchester United is not rushing to make a managerial decision despite Michael Carrick's progress, with a final decision expected after the season ends. The club plans to explore other candidates and conduct a thorough recruitment process.
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The leading candidates are understood to be Yan Diomande or Morgan Rogers, though moves for either will cost up to ÂŁ100 million. This is the same type of fee United are being quoted for their primary targets in midfield, however, with the clubâs budget only able to stretch so far.
As such, a cheaper alternative on the left wing may be required to help balance the pursuit of two high-profile recruits in the middle of the pitch â with Godts emerging as a highly-rated option at Old Trafford. But the Red Devils are not alone in their admiration of the 20-year-old wizard.
Godts is enjoying a superb breakout season in Amsterdam, returning 16 goals and 11 assists in 29 appearances in the Eredivisie. He is most lethal when cutting in on his stronger right foot, but his dizzying dribbling allows him to turn opposition full-backs inside or out.
Ajax are understood to be asking for a fee in the region of ÂŁ27 million for the Belgium under-21 international, though his red-hot form could see this price rise if a bidding war erupts for his signature.
United are joined by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City in their admiration, while Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona also have him âon their listâ, according to Dutch outlet Voetbal International.
Crucially, Godts is open to an exit from the Johan Cruyff Stadium, which weakens Ajaxâs negotiating position, as Fabrizio Romano reveals he is âexpected to make his move in the summerâ. There have been âinitial approachesâ from interested suitors.
Tweet: âMika Godts, expected to make his move in the summer with European top clubs on alert for Ajax gem. Initial approaches already took place.â
A report relayed by The Peoples Person last month revealed United have âmade contactâ with Ajax to âexplore the potential terms of a dealâ.
Godts is an unquestionable talent with a potent pairing of skill out wide and quality in the final third. The rapid improvements he has made in terms of end product have seen him transition from a highly-rated prospect to one of Ajaxâs most integral players this season.
However, there is a long line of imports from Holland who have arrived in England and been incapable of recapturing the form which saw them targeted in the first place. United are still feeling the effects of the last winger signed from Amsterdam.
Godts does not possess top-level speed or acceleration, while his physicality remains, naturally, a work in progress. The Belgian may be best served by prioritising a switch to a slower-paced league like Serie A or LaLiga before he takes the plunge in Europeâs most demanding division.
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