Sign Kaoru Mitoma! Man Utd told why Brighton winger would be a transfer upgrade on Jadon Sancho, Antony and Mason Mount

Sign Kaoru Mitoma! Man Utd told why Brighton winger would be a transfer upgrade on Jadon Sancho, Antony and Mason Mount

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

WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils have continued to splash the cash on creative talent in recent windows, with big-money deals done for the likes of Jadon Sancho, Antony and Mason Mount.

Erik ten Hag’s side are, however, still lacking a spark, with Louis Saha claiming that is because those charged with the task of dribbling with the ball and making things happen are “thinking too much”.

Former United striker Saha has told King Casino Bonus of moves he would be making in upcoming recruitment markets: “I would like to see Mitoma arrive at Old Trafford. He’s a very exciting player and he never seems to have any doubt of the ball.

He’ll bombard defences with offensive moves all the time, and I love his energy and the way he plays with a smile. Mitoma is great to watch, and his attitude would be perfect for any club. Some players think too much, but Mitoma relies on instinct.

You can tell he’s worked very hard on the training ground to achieve this, and now he’s got to a point where he looks like a natural.

“Managers know exactly what they’re going to get from Mitoma, and he’d be a strong asset to any club. He’d be very exciting at Manchester United as they tend to have wide players who overthink.

They play as if every defender is quicker than them, and that’s why they don’t often dribble or cross as much as they should.

They’re too worried that they won’t get past defenders! They need to be more direct, and the only United forward who possesses that directness is Rasmus Hojlund. The other players are thinking too much.”