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Morgan Rogers can transform United’s attack, here’s why

Nonetheless, following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, United have reverted to a back four, which means they need another more traditional winger due to the departures of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony. There have been links to players such as Red Bull Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Everton’s Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye.

Another player recently linked with a move to Old Trafford is Aston Villa talisman Morgan Rogers.

Rogers is an obvious upgrade for the United squad and would be a shrewd signing for Ineos to make as they aim to return to the roles of title challengers and European powerhouse.

First hand experience

United always value when a potential signing impresses against them. This helped Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo secure moves to Old Trafford as they always caused the Red Devils problems playing for their previous clubs.

Morgan Rogers has always been a thorn in the side of United, and this was the case last December when he scored two spectacular goals to win the match for his team.

After the game, he was described as “electric” and United could not deal with him. He particularly caused United’s young defender Leny Yoro all sorts of problems.

What’s more, United have seen the benefit this year of signing players with Premier League success, and Rogers has been highly impressive this season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in the league this season. In all competitions, he has bagged nine goals and seven assists, demonstrating his threat close to goal.

Skillset

What’s more, Rogers is exactly the type of player United fans love.

Scouts have claimed, “it’s not every day you come across a player like Morgan Rogers. Players with his unique combination of qualities are rare.”

Rogers loves to have the ball at his feet, and one of his greatest strengths is his ability to carry the ball up the field.

The 23-year-old’s “ability to glide past multiple players in one movement” would surely be well received by the Old Trafford crowd, who feed off the energy of such exciting, dynamic players. Added to this, “Rogers is one of the few modern players who regularly employs flicks, nutmegs, backheels, and similar techniques to evade pressure. These skills make him both an unpredictable player to mark and a joy to watch.”

He is also a highly intelligent player who could work wonders with the exciting bunch of forwards United already have in Mbeumo, Cunha, Amad and Benjamin Sesko. What’s more, whilst Rogers does play on the left wing, he can also play across the front line—an invaluable skillset when United hope to play many games next season in the cups and Europe.

Open to a move

Rogers would clearly give serious thought to a move to Old Trafford, at least if his post-match comments are anything to go by.

After his match-winning brace versus United in December, the England international was incredibly complimentary of the Red Devils.

Commenting on United, he said, “every game is important, there’s no bigger team than United. They came here to play, they’re a tough team to play against and we’ve not had a great record against them recently so we knew we had to put it right and we’re happy with the three points.”

Final thoughts

Whilst it is true Rogers would likely cost an arm and a leg, he would be worth it.

His skillset, being Premier League proven, age profile of 23 years old and his clear admiration for the club make him a prime candidate to be United’s star winger for years to come.