Manchester Evening View: Manchester United needs center, Cunha s frequent drawdown cannot form a fulcrum

August 6 The Manchester Evening News published an article saying that they believe that Manchester United needs to buy a new center this summer.

Not signing a center this summer is definitely not an option for Manchester United. Although people also thought so at this time last year, the Red Devils did not eventually introduce a regular center. Zilkze is not a pure center, but the club still puts its hopes on the Dutch player. The result is self-evident, and the gambling ended in failure. Last season, Zilkerze and Hoylen only contributed 7 league goals, and Manchester United finally ended the Premier League journey with a goal difference of -10.

Manchester United's No. 9 signing plan this summer is not going well, Drapp chose to join Chelsea, Yorke switched to Arsenal, and Aston Villa refused to let Watkins go. Cesco became the new top target, but Newcastle's competition made the deal difficult.

Although the club must have formulated emergency plans, can the Red Devils really bear the consequences of not strengthening the center for two consecutive summer windows? Manchester United's intention to sign aid is clear, but if the deal is not finally reached, they will be forced to rely on existing personnel.

In the warm-up match against Everton, Cunha, signed by £62.5 million, was tested as the pseudo-Nine. Although he showed a sense of cooperation in the process of creating penalty kicks, his frequent retracement style caused the team to lack offensive fulcrum. This failed test further highlighted Manchester United's urgent need for the regular center.

Although the club has intentionally avoided signings of over £60 million, this principle has been broken this summer in order to get rid of the shadow of the worst league record in 51 years. Even if Cunia's test is successful, Manchester United is unlikely to give up center signings on the grounds that the existing lineup is enough. After all, no matter how outstanding Cunia is, it cannot solve the fundamental problem of the front line.

Manchester United must sign a center this summer, and no matter who the final candidate is, the transfer fee is likely to be less than £60 million.