Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday (May 7), with Marc Cucurella running riot at the American Express Community Stadium.
Following the defender's stunning performance during the game, the Red Devils have been advised to snap him up by former Leeds United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny.
Marc Cucurella was a lively presence on the left flank, giving Manchester United a run for their money throughout the 90 minutes. The Spaniard ended the game with one goal and one assist to his name to conclude what was a superb all-round performance in front of the home fans.
Paddy Kenny claims the Spaniard is the type of player the Red Devils are currently missing. The former Leeds United striker also urged the Premier League giants to keep an eye on signing players of his caliber as opposed to big names like Raphael Varane.
Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild:
“Cucurella is exactly the type of guy they should be looking to sign, he tore them apart at the weekend. I feel like Man United are just signing names. Varane hasn’t worked out for them yet. You look at Brighton. They have such a brilliant scouting network, some of the players they have signed out of nowhere, it’s remarkable."
The former Leeds United goalkeeper added:
"That’s what Man United need. Don’t sign names, sign players who will make your side better. If they can’t copy Brighton’s network then just try and sign Cucurella, that would probably be easier. They have the money, do whatever it takes because he is a quality player."
How much would it cost Manchester United to sign Marc Cucurella from Brighton?
Manchester United could sign the defender at a relatively cheap price, considering his current market value stands at €20 million, as per Transfermarkt. However, United will have a tough task convincing Brighton to let go of a player who has been nothing short of incredible this season.
Since joining the Seagulls last summer, the 23-year-old has made 37 appearances across all competitions, recording one goal and two assists to his name.
DonJB
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he's a gd player cucurella I like him would he do a better job than shaw and telles I think he might do
Alvaro ferndandez is better than him idk why Man utd wants to buy players but they have those players with passion and quality of the club, Man utd should trust youth team this time it will help a lot to save millions on useless players
Fozbestz
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the guy is a big time player but to come man United and play well he need to cut the hair cos I have never seen people at Manchester with hair do great again. look at cavani
May be you just start watching football. Van Nistelroy, Beckam, Heinz and many more are legends at Man United and they all have long hair
Moscowlee
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make una rest abeg ... man utd this, man utd that ... it's not your club. nobody knows you 😆
Bawbikrs
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I really and truly support you,manutd should not buy names, they should go fr the mentallity of the player
Zeybikmst
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ManY will improve quickly with Ten Hag as coach m, also in their purchases. Varane needs a leader next to him.
UnitedAkonam
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Before coming to the premier league, Man U should have signed him. He is a good player, not just against United, Just Like Erickson of Brentford. Good players, no deal attached.
UnitedAkonam
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the guy is a big time player but to come man United and play well he need to cut the hair cos I have never seen people at Manchester with hair do great again. look at cavani
hahahaha
hinaknotu
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he's a gd player cucurella I like him would he do a better job than shaw and telles I think he might do
wecelmno
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the guy is a big time player but to come man United and play well he need to cut the hair cos I have never seen people at Manchester with hair do great again. look at cavani
fellaini too
Fidleo2
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the guy is a big time player but to come man United and play well he need to cut the hair cos I have never seen people at Manchester with hair do great again. look at cavani
vekmpsuy
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cuckoo like man utd talk big but outcome different!