Kaoru Mitoma tipped for stunning Man Utd transfer and told he is already far better than two of Ten Hag’s wingers
BRIGHTON winger Kaoru Mitoma would be a perfect fit for Manchester United, according to former player Garth Crooks.
The Japan international has been in fine form since last season – but the same cannot be said for the wide players at United.
A host of big teams are being linked with getting a hold of Mitoma’s signature in the coming future.
And according to BBC Sport, Garth Crooks – who spent some time on loan at United during his playing career- feels Mitoma is the perfect player for the Red Devils.
Crooks declared: “Manchester United have Jadon Sancho and Antony in their ranks.
“And I haven’t seen anything like the quality or ability from either of those two players that I have seen from this lad.
“I accept that Old Trafford is a daunting stage and the stakes are much higher there, but Mitoma is a United player if ever I saw one.”
Brighton – who are credited for their excellent scouting system – signed the winger in 2021 from Kawasaki Frontale.
And after a season on loan in Belgium, the 26-year-old became one of the breakout stars in the Premier League in the 2022/23 term.
He scored 10 goals and provided eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Seagulls.
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And he’s started off the new campaign in a similar fashion, scoring a sensational solo goal in Brighton’s 4-1 win over Wolves last weekend.
In contrast, the United wingers have faced heavy criticism for their showings in the opening two fixtures.
Antony has come in for backlash from fans since joining the Red Devils last summer.
Jadon Sancho has also struggled since arriving at Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund two years ago.
Sancho has only contributed 12 goals and six assists in 80 appearances.
And his inconsistency has seen him dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate.
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