Hitoma Mitoma (28, Manchester United) Realized, No SON Swap Deal...Picked as a Rashford replacement

Dec 28, 2024

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Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) is connected to Manchester United. It is reported that Manchester United is preparing to recruit Mitoma as a replacement for Rashford, leaving behind rumors of a 'swap deal' with Son Heung-min (Tottenham).

England's Cutoffside said on the 27th (local time) that Mitoma is being cited as a replacement amid the recent break-up between Rashford and Manchester United," he reported. Hvitsa Kvaratshelia (Napoli) and Nico Williams (Bilbao) are recruited by the media as replacements for Rashford along with Mitoma.

Mitoma is classified as the player Manchester United need. Japan's leading winger, Mitoma, is playing well for Brighton. Fast speed, ball guard and dribbling ability are considered advantages.

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Mitoma played in 33 Premier League games in the 2022-2023 season, scoring seven goals and five assists. He helped Brighton advance to the club's first UEFA Europa League (UEL).

Last season, he scored three goals and four assists in 19 league games. Considering that the opportunity to play is limited due to injury, it is a comprehensive performance.

He has three goals and two assists in 17 games this season. He added creativity to Brighton's offense, putting his team in the middle of the league.

Manchester United is also an attractive option for Mitoma in that it is an Asian-friendly club. In the past, Asian players such as Korea's Park Ji-sung and Japan's Kagawa Shinji made an impression by playing for Manchester United.

Manchester United is reported to have set aside about 50 million pounds (about 92.6 billion won) for Rashford's transfer fee, burning the will to sell.

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As a result, the possibility of Son Heung-min going to Manchester United is decreasing. Mitoma and Son Heung-min are incompatible as position competitors. This is because Manchester United will not be able to burn all of its money just on winger resources.

Earlier, Give Me Sports said, `Son Heung-min could leave Tottenham within two years. Tottenham are looking for Son's replacement"I'm watching Marcus Rashford of Manchester United," he said.

"If Marcus Rashford decides to stay in the English Premier League (EPL), Tottenham can be one of them."`"Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is out of contract in the summer and is looking for a replacement," he reported.

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