Man Utd: Pundits discuss possible Jadon Sancho transfer
Manchester United's pursuit of Jadon Sancho will fill the 'big hole' on the right side of the attack left by Antonio Valencia. That is according to former United player Phil Neville.
United are edging closer to an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to capture their No 1 target of the transfer window.
Sancho has enjoyed back-to-back excellent seasons for Dortmund but is now ready to return to English football and play at Old Trafford.
Since the restart of football last month, Mason Greenwood has shone for United on the right side but the arrival of Sancho will add another attacking weapon to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's disposal.
And Neville says Sancho will fix a problem that has been ongoing for several years.
Manchester United are closing in on Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho (Image: GETTY)
He told the Webby & O'Neill podcast: "People are talking about Grealish, but now with [Bruno] Fernandes in there, do we need another number 10?
“I think the right-hand-side is the biggest area where we need to improve. An out-and-out winger.
“You think about the great Man United sides, [David] Beckham, [Andrei] Kanchelskis... [Cristiano] Ronaldo played out there, Ole Gunnar [Solskjaer] played on the right-hand-side.
“I think the right-hand-side is the one big hole in the squad. United haven’t really had anyone since Antonio Valencia, really.
Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get his man? (Image: GETTY)
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His debut season was a struggle but under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this term he has become a regular and ahead of the resumption of the Europa League, Fred insists he is determined to keep pushing.
“I've been really happy with my performances. Coming from a difficult previous season, I think I've had a great season and I've maintained a high level of football, which I'm really happy with,” he told manutd.com.
“I've received a lot of praise which is important, but I need to continue working hard so that I can improve my game every day, show my worth and help Manchester United. I want to win a lot of trophies here.
“I've done really well this season, but I can definitely get better every day. I look to improve with every game and day by day so I'm sure there's a lot more to come.”
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