Louis Saha names dream Man Utd signing – ‘he is like a young Cristiano Ronaldo’ | Football

Former Manchester United star Louis Saha believes his old club need another huge summer of investment if they are to build on the improvements they have made under Michael Carrick.

Monday’s shock home defeat against Leeds United represented a rare blot on the interim manager’s copy book since he took over from Ruben Amorim in January.

Despite that defeat, United remain well on course to secure Champions League qualification and would take a major step towards achieving that objective should they gain a positive result at Chelsea on Saturday night.

A return to Europe’s elite club competition would, however, mean a far busier schedule next term and place huge demands on a squad that will play just 40 games this season following early Carabao and FA Cup defeats.

United are already pressing ahead with plans to strengthen in central midfield in light of Casemiro’s impending departure.

The likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba are all under consideration, but Saha has urged United’s key decision makers not to neglect strengthening in attack.

Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko have all enjoyed promising debut seasons at Old Trafford but the former France international insists they are in need of additional support.

Saha is a huge fan of PSG winger Desire Doue but believes Victor Osimhen is a more realistic target.

He told World Cup Betting: ‘If he was available, my dream signing for Man Utd would be Desire Doue. He’s an amazing talent, and I really love his confidence and his work rate.

‘His potential is enormous. That’s why it would really be a matter of breaking the bank. He is like a young [Cristiano] Ronaldo.

‘If you ask me, the one I really want is him. Maybe the more realistic option would be Victor Osimhen to partner with Benjamin Sesko at some stage. 

‘The Champions League is going to be huge for the club next season and we have a need for a midfielder, some really physical players there. Players like Declan Rice and Sandro Tonali, others will say someone to support Kobbie Mainoo.

‘This is the balance that United need to find, and midfield is extremely important. And maybe another kind of playmaker, someone who is unpredictable, someone who is able to complement Bruno Fernandes as well. 

‘For some games, a different type of setup will be needed because of the opposition. So it’s important to have that right balance, and I think those three additions are extremely important.’

While Casemiro is definitely heading for the exit, one experienced campaigner in Harry Maguire will definitely be remaining.

The England international defender put an end to any speculation surrounding his future by signing a new contract earlier this month.

‘Harry Maguire earned that contract because he wanted it,’ added. Saha. ‘He wanted to be there. He’s a player that refused to leave.

‘Critics and pundits, who think they know better, never faced what Harry Maguire has faced.

‘I was always one of his supporters. I know he played badly in some games and needed to do better. But he was an easy target because the system and culture were not there, the foundations of this club were diminished.

‘The structure, for me, was the problem. So, Harry Maguire was an easy target, and that’s unfair. Since his debut, he’s always shown up, never hidden. He claimed he is one of the best in both boxes, and I think he is.

‘To be totally honest, he’s a leader, never hides, and this is the type of culture that Man United needs to rely on. For that, he deserves his new contract. I’m sure many fans feel the same, even if we are always looking forward to younger players. He deserved it.’

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