Granit Xhaka: Peter Schmeichel urges Man United to sign Sunderland star
Granit Xhaka: Peter Schmeichel urges Man United to sign Sunderland star Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has called on the club to swoop in for Granit Xhaka, but Paul Scholes doesn’t feel it’s the right play. Midfield overhaul Having secured Champions League football in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool , United’s attention will surely start to turn to the summer transfer window. Qualification for the prestigious competition is set to significantly boost United’s transfer budget.
Bolstering the midfield department is believed to be the priority for the club. In January, Casemiro announced that he will depart Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season. Manuel Ugarte is also likely to be sold amidst his struggles to make an impact since his move from Paris Saint-Germain two years ago.
United have several names on their transfer wishlist including Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Sandro Tonali, Carlos Baleba, Ederson and Morgan Gibbs-White. There have been suggestions that the Red Devils could make two or more additions, if funds allow. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Schmeichel floated a wildcard alternative for United: Xhaka.
Schmeichel’s case for Xhaka Explaining his reasoning, the Dane argued that Xhaka would bring experience and leadership to the side, thereby filling the gap set to be left by Casemiro. Schmeichel said, “I think we should go and sign Xhaka. ” Scholes immediately responded, “No, Pete.
I have watched him, but you’re probably in the same boat as Casemiro then, aren’t you really? ” The former goalkeeper continued, “I make my case, what we are going to do is build the team around Kobbie, right. Now Casemiro is leaving.