Manchester United are considering the prospect of signing a new left-back this summer.
The Red Devils currently have Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia as their specialist left-back options, but the latter has not played for the club in the last 14 months.
The Dutchman underwent a surgery for a knee issue last summer. He suffered another setback in his recovery which has prolonged his comeback to action.
United recently revealed that Malacia is under an individual training programme at Carrington, but there is no suitable return date for the Netherlands international.
ESPN today claim that the club have started the search for a new left-back. A right-back could also be signed if Aaron Wan-Bissaka is sold in the near future.
In our opinion, the Red Devils should focus on signing Fenerbahce’s Ferdi Kadioglu, who has the ability to comfortably play from both full-back positions.
Kadioglu made 51 appearances for Fenerbahce last season where he registered three goals and five assists. He predominantly played from the left-back role.
The Turkish ace completed 85 percent of his passes, winning 60 percent of his duels. He made an impressive 6.7 recoveries and won two tackles per game.
The 24-year-old has shown that he can provide the right balance between attack and defence. He would be a perfect competitor for the injury-plagued Shaw at left-back.
Shaw has been hampered by numerous injury concerns since his horrific leg break in 2015. Ten Hag has personally acknowledged that he can never play 60 games in a season.
Kadioglu, who is right-footed, could also provide handy competition to Diogo Dalot at right-back, particularly if Wan-Bissaka heads for the exit door in the coming weeks.
Fenerbahce are holding out for £29.5 million for the versatile star, who scored the winning goal in the 4-3 triumph over Lugano in the first leg of the Champions League second qualifying round last night.
United could sign him for less if Victor Lindelof agrees to join the Istanbul giants as part of the deal. Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has his sights on a reunion with the Sweden international.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com
