Manchester United is ready to make Stoke City fail. In a leftfield transfer move, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting became their new star striker.
Manchester United is expected to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
According to absurd claims, the 33-year-old, who was last seen in the Premier League battling at Stoke City, is being lined up as the post-CR7 successor, following a wild career ride since leaving English football.
The Cameroonian international left the bet365 Stadium in 2018 and to the bemusement of English football fans, rekindled his partnership with former Mainz boss Thomas Tuchel. From there, Choupo-Moting moved on to Bayern Munich, acting as Robert Lewandowski’s deputy and impressing back in the Bundesliga.
Romano’s assertion, too, that the forward is “considered a top professional” may also be a key reason why Erik ten Hag is so keen to secure him.
United has had issues this season with professionalism – especially in the case of Ronaldo publicly leaving Old Trafford before the end of the 2-0 win against Tottenham.
Manchester United are expected to have a big summer ahead of them next year with Ten Hag needing to strengthen his squad even further for his second term in charge.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is valued at under £3 million by Transfermarkt(opens in new tab).
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United has been questioned after he declined to play against Tottenham, with Chelsea among the teams linked with a January move.
Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, wants the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to stay at Old Trafford until the end of his contract.
Ronaldo did not receive a single vote for this year’s Ballon d’Or, finishing outside the top three for the first time since 2005.
Meanwhile, United is said to be ready to compete with Chelsea and PSG for Inter Milan center-back Milan Skriniar, and has been linked with a big-money transfer for Atletico Madrid and Portugal striker Joao Felix.
