Anderson, Guimaraes, Tonali: Ferdinand names his top pick for United midfield
Anderson, Guimaraes, Tonali: Ferdinand names his top pick for United midfield Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium by Bournemouth on Friday, 20 March, in the Premier League. Bruno Fernandes was decisive once again for the Red Devils and scored from the penalty spot to give his team the lead in the 61st minute. Ryan Christie got the home side back into the game six minutes later, but Fernandes was at it again four minutes later, forcing James Hill’s own goal from his corner.
However, the Cherries were handed a lifeline after Harry Maguire brought Evanilson down in the box. The Englishman was shown his marching orders and Eli Junior Kroupi converted the penalty to secure a point for his team. The Red Devils have stuttered in recent weeks and have won just one of their last three games.
However, they remain third in the Premier League table after 31 games, with a return to Champions League football increasingly likely. That could be a huge boost for their summer plans, especially with a new midfielder high on their priority list. United eyeing Casemiro’s successor United are in the market this summer for a long-term successor to Casemiro , whose contract expires at the end of this season.
The Brazilian has enjoyed a mini-resurgence this season, but has already confirmed that he will leave this summer. United signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 to eventually succeed Casemiro. However, the Uruguayan has not lived up to expectations and remains linked with an exit this year as well.
The Red Devils are expected to invest in candidates with Premier League experience to address the situation. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is a long-term target , but recent reports have also mentioned Newcastle United duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali as options for the job. United legend Rio Ferdinand has now outlined why the English midfielder would be a better fit for his former club than Guimaraes or Tonali.