With Manchester United on the look out for some quality options this summer, they’ve been linked with the same names again and again. Players like Arturo Vidal, Mats Hummels, Angel Di Maria, Thomas Vermaelen and more keep getting mentioned in conjunction with The Red Devils.
We’ve all read so many stories about these players, that it’s a little exciting when Louis Van Gaal gets linked to a new option. There’s nothing like a fresh twist on all the traditional transfer window-based fun, is there?
This brings me to The Mirror‘s claim that FC Porto’s play-maker prodigy, Juan Quintero, is a target for Manchester United. This is very exciting news indeed. The tiny (5 foot 6 inches tall) attacking midfielder is one of the most gifted young prospects in world football.
He may only be 21-years-old, but he’s already got 6 caps for the Colombian international side and he’s cracked FC Porto’s first team. Last year he made 34 appearances for his current club and scored 4 goals. That’s not bad form for a young player, but what’s more impressive still is his technical ability.
He’s got an uncanny ability for winning time and space on the ball, thanks to his quick feet, turn of ace and awareness of what’s around him. He may be young, but I’m sure he’s good enough to make a mark in the Premier League.
The Mirror also carry quotes from the Quintero’s agent, who lays out the current state of play: “There are clubs interested, there is much interest in the player, the clubs in Spain and England, but to leave would be one willing to pay the termination clause of the club.”
Could Manchester United be one of these interested clubs?
If they are, they’ll need to trigger Quintero’s £32m release clause in order to agree the deal. That’s a big investment, but they’ll be getting quite a player. I have no doubt that this Colombian talent would have a massive impact at Manchester United, were he to spend a few years at Old Trafford.
What’s your take? Should The Red Devils look to close a deal for Juan Quintero?
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At another time Quintero may well have seemed a player worth keeping an eye on but not after Uniteds worst league campaign for 25 years. VG has a big job on his hands; he has to work fast coaching the existing squad in his footballing philosophy and the 5-3-2 formation in time for the start of the season. VG will be looking at buying players approaching or at their prime now, who can slot in straight away and play for the next 2-3 seasons, not promising but expensive and untested youngsters with future potential. VG is here to get results now. Giggs will take over when he leaves; hopefully he will have absorbed enough from Van Gaal to be able to continue what I expect to be a lasting legacy that could transform the club. Its a real shame VG isnt here for 5 years or been given a remit to overhaul the Youth and Academy set ups to reflect the same philosophy he has for the first team squad. Whether that was his choice or the Glazers Im not sure but I suspect Giggs has been promised the job when VG leaves. In the meanwhile we already have Januzaj, Lingard, Pereira and Powell who deserve a chance and Van Gaal is the kind of coach who will give it to them if he thinks they are up to it. At the moment we don’t need to spend £32m on someone who may struggle to break into the first team and who with his diminutive stature isn’t suited for the demands of the English Premiership.