Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, a target for Arsenal.
According to a report from Daily Mirror, Manchester United are looking to bring in attacking reinforcements, and Brian Brobbey has been identified as a target. The 21-year-old is also a target for Arsenal.
Manchester United Want a Striker
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows the youngster well from his time at Ajax, and he is keen on a reunion. It is no secret that Manchester United are searching for a quality striker. And recent reports have linked them with many centre-forwards, including Jonathan David.
The Red Devils signed Rasmus Hojlund in the summer transfer window. But the Denmark international has not been able to hit the ground running in the Premier League. He is still quite young and will need time to adapt to English football. In addition, Marcus Rashford has been quite underwhelming this season. So, signing a goalscorer should be a top priority for Manchester United.
Ajax are going through a difficult phase right now, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to take advantage of their on-pitch problems and sign Brian Brobbey this month. They will face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal who are keen on signing the 21-year-old as well.
Arsenal Also in the Market for a Centre-Forward
Arsenal need to bring in an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus, who has scored just three goals in the Premier League this season. The 21-year-old Ajax striker would be a quality long-term acquisition for both Premier League clubs, and he has 12 goals across all competitions this season. Recent reports have also linked Arsenal with Joshua Zirkzee.
The opportunity to join big Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United will be quite attractive for the player, and he will be warming to the idea of playing in England during the second half of the campaign.
It will be interesting to see which of the two English clubs come forward with a concrete proposal to sign the player in the coming days. Manchester United will be hoping to push for European qualification this season, and they need to sign quality players in January in order to boost their push for a Champions League finish.
As for Arsenal, they are fighting for the Premier League title and need to improve their squad in order to keep up with Liverpool and Manchester City. The 21-year-old striker certainly has the quality to thrive in English football, and Arsenal and Manchester United could help him develop into a top class striker.
