Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez this summer.
According to a report from Daily Mail, Manchester United will face competition from German clubs RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund for Brian Gutierrez. The 19-year-old American midfielder is highly rated at Chicago Fire. But it remains to be seen whether they are ready to cash in on him.
Despite being 19, Gutierrez has established himself as a key player for the MLS club making 74 appearances for them already. The midfielder has four assists to his name across 17 matches this season.
Although he is a central attacking midfielder, he is versatile enough to play in the wide areas as well. The 19-year-old will add some much-needed creativity and technical ability to the side. Manchester United need to find a quality long-term alternative to Christian Eriksen.
The veteran Danish international is in his twilight years, and he will need to be replaced adequately. Gutierrez could prove to be a quality long-term investment for the Red Devils. Meanwhile, Manchester United have also shown interest in other players, like Leon Goretzka.
Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. And the opportunity to play for them will be a tempting proposition for the 19-year-old. However, the report from Daily Mail claims that securing a work permit for the American midfielder could be a bit of an issue.
The youngster is currently in consideration for a call-up to the US senior team. And securing his international debut could certainly help him secure a work permit in the coming seasons. Recently, Chicago Fire refused to let the player leave for the Under-20 World Cup this month, which highlights just how important he has been for the first team this season.
Manchester United are clearly looking to add to the pool of young talent at the club, and Erik ten Hag is planning for the future. The Red Devils have a rich history of nurturing talented young players into established stars.
So the American midfielder will fancy his chances of fulfilling his potential at Old Trafford in the coming seasons. The Red Devils certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done. So it remains to be seen where the 19-year-old midfielder ends up eventually.
