Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Brazilian international striker Gabriel Barbosa.
A report from TeamTalk claims that the 27-year-old striker is one of the names Manchester United are monitoring and they could look to make a move for him in the coming months.
The 27-year-old has been a key player for Brazilian club Flamengo and he has 18 goals to his name this season. It is no secret that Manchester United need to add more quality in the attacking department and the Brazilian striker could prove to be a solid, long-term acquisition.
He has previously played in Europe with clubs like Inter Milan and Benfica. However, they were underwhelming spells and the Brazilian will be determined to prove himself in European football once again if he gets the opportunity to join a big club like Manchester United. Despite their mediocre performances this season, the Red Devils are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down for any player.
The Brazilian striker is at the peak of his powers right now and this is the ideal time for him to take the next step in his career. Impressive performances in the Premier League could help him hold down a regular starting spot for the national team.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United come forward with a concrete proposal to sign the Brazilian striker when the transfer window reopens in January. They have spent a significant amount of money to improve their attacking options at the start of the season and they signed Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.
However, the youngster has not been able to hit top form yet, and it is evident that he needs more support in the attack. Signing a proven goalscorer should be one of Manchester United’s priorities during the January window and Gabriel Barbosa seems like an ideal fit.
He will add goals and creativity to the Manchester United attack and help them bounce back strongly and push for a top-four finish.
