Pogba's heir: Man Utd swoop for "powerful and technical" youngster can build new era - opinion
This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news… According to ESPN , Manchester United are interested in signing Lille prospect Boubakary Soumare. What’s the word? The Red Devils let go of both Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini this calendar year, but have failed to bring in any midfield replacements for the duo. Now, ESPN claim Soumare has been followed by United for a number of years, and that the Red Devils are now “ready to get the ball rolling to try to recruit him before anyone else”. The report adds that the club sees the 20-year-old prodigy as a potential heir to Paul Pogba, and that he has impressed the Old Trafford hierarchy with his “activity, physicality, and technical skills for someone of his size”. Watch how to cross the road like a boss with freestyler Ben Nuttall in the video below… In addition, it is suggested Soumare also ticks United’s remit of signing you...
