Former Premier League player, Paul Ince, has expressed skepticism regarding Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea.
He contended that the assessment of the Brazilian, who was purchased for £50 million, remains inconclusive.
In an interview with OddsChecker, Ince asserted that Kobbie Mainoo surpasses Andrey Santos in skill and should be receiving more playing time. He is uncertain about the contributions of the former Chelsea player on the field and remarked:
“When you consider Manchester United’s objectives, it is clear they need to bolster that position. I am unsure if [Manuel] Ugarte will return, but they have signed Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a significant sum for a player of his caliber.
“I think the jury’s still out on that one. So to spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.” (via Metro)
Ince has expressed admiration for Tielemans, considering him an excellent acquisition, and believes Ederson from Atalanta would have also been a valuable addition for Manchester United.
He is confident that the club will pursue the Serie A talent again, stating, “I regard Tielemans as a remarkable player. He resembles a Fernandes-type player, but he is exceptionally skilled. I still think they are attempting to finalize the Ederson deal from Atalanta.
“Consequently, they have numerous midfielders in that area that require enhancement. I believe [Mainoo] is the ideal candidate for that position. I have faith in him; he possesses a sharp mind, is youthful, energetic, and capable of maintaining possession of the ball.”
The Red Devil signed Andrey Santos for £48 million with another £2 million addition.
Transfer: ‘It baffles me’ – Paul Ince on Man United’s £50m signing