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Even though the transfer window has officially closed in England, Manchester United continues to be the subject of numerous transfer rumours.
Recently, the club has been strongly linked with a potential move for French free agent Adrien Rabiot.
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Another name that has surfaced in the rumour mill is Colombian left-back Juan Cabal.
The young defender, who recently joined Serie A giants Juventus, is now being linked with a quick exit.
According to a report from the Catalan outlet Nacional, Manchester United is preparing a £25.2 million bid to sign Juan Cabal as the new left-back.
The left-back position has been a challenging one for Erik ten Hag’s squad over the past couple of seasons.
Despite boasting one of the Premier League’s best in Luke Shaw, Manchester United has struggled to keep him fit for an extended period.
The same injury issues have plagued Tyrell Malacia, leaving the team vulnerable in this area.
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As a result, Ten Hag has had to improvise by deploying Diogo Dalot as a left-back.
While the Portuguese full-back has been competent in the role, it is not his natural position, which often leads to a lack of balance in United’s attack.
Dalot, who prefers to cut inside, does not provide the overlapping runs that are crucial for their left-wing play.
This tactical imbalance has impacted Marcus Rashford’s effectiveness on the left wing.
Rashford is not a traditional winger who stays wide; he prefers to cut inside towards the goal.
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To perform at his best, Marcus Rashford requires a left-back who can overlap and stretch the opposition’s defence.
Unfortunately, Dalot’s playing style mirrors Rashford’s, leading to a lack of width in United’s attacking play.
Bringing in Juan Cabal could be the solution to this issue.
The young Colombian has already shown promise, and Manchester United may be looking to secure him as a long-term solution for the left-back position.
While it is still early days, Cabal’s talent could make him a valuable addition to the squad.
As United continues to look for reinforcements, the addition of Cabal could be a smart move, allowing them to address a long-standing weakness in the team and provide crucial support for Rashford on the left flank.
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