Manchester United Opinion: Why Marquinhos will be a great fit for United?

Manchester United have turned around their fortunes since replacing Jose Mourinho with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in December. There have been a few shaky moments but more often than not, the Red Devils have certainly looked better than what they used to be.

However, a lot of work has to be done before United are capable of challenging for the Premier League title.

First and foremost, the Red Devils are in need of a new defensive addition to their ranks ahead of the 2019-20 season, having seen their current options at centre-back struggle for consistency this season. At the back, United have Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones and Eric Bailly, with Marcos Rojo returning from injury.

Lindelof has proven himself to be only the reliable defender and has improved leaps and bounds under Solskjaer. Neither of Jones, Smalling or Bailly have done enough to become Lindelof’s ideal partner at the back.

Paris Saint-Germain star Marquinhos could be the player to partner Lindelof at United as well as help Solskjaer rebuilding his squad to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool for the title next campaign.

Marquinhos, 24, has been a regular fixture at PSG since moving from AS Roma back in 2013 as a teenager. The Brazilian has been one of the most consistent performers in Ligue 1 for the past couple of years, managing close to 240 appearances for the French champions till date.

A technically gifted and tactically versatile defender, the 24-year-old is noted for his positional awareness, pace, agility, composure and elegance on the ball. Marquinhos is comfortable bringing the ball out from the back and possesses the ability to initiate attacks with his excellent passing range.

Not only is he strong in the air and powerful in the tackle, but the 24-year-old also has the recovery pace to storm back and dispossess the opposition. A reliable defender blessed with commendable levels of composure and incredible ball-playing abilities, Marquinhos is a proven talent in Europe.

Furthermore, his versatility to operate as a defensive midfielder adds more value to his name.

Conclusion

Going by his consistency for PSG, it should be an absolute no-brainer for United to go all out for Marquinhos.

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Therefore, United should decide to test PSG’s resolve with a summer bid for the Brazil international.