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Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba has already hinted at his characteristics as Manchester United analyse his signing.
As the Manchester Evening News reported on Wednesday, United will try to sign a new centre-back before the transfer window closes, in just over three weeks’ time, in a bid to fill the void left vacant by Harry. it is the latest decision on West Ham United after the two clubs reached a tentative agreement earlier this week.
Maguire’s expected departure means United will look for a replacement before the Sept. 1 deadline and has designated Tapsoba as a possible target. The Reds appreciate the 24-year-old, who joined Leverkusen 3 years ago.
The Burkinabé international, a centre-back who plays with the ball, has continued to consolidate his time in Germany, garnering numerous accolades. He has also been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in recent months.
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Despite being United’s first-choice centre-back duo of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez, Tapsoba is six years younger than Maguire, meaning he would have the chance to be Varane’s long-term successor in the coming years. The latter, who joined United two years ago, will turn 31 before the end of this season and is prone to minor injuries, meaning manager Erik ten Hag will have to step in and take his place.
Tapsoba, who made 137 appearances for Leverkusen and scored five goals, may be the right choice, especially as a defender with the ball, to accompany Martinez and expand his own game at the same time. Varane, in general, is a quiet man. Figure in the box that breathes class.
He has won almost everything that each and every one of the players dreams of getting their hands on, adding league titles and several Champions League crowns. Although Tapsoba has achieved nothing comparable to what Varane has achieved in his career, his calm and measured technique may simply make him the ideal replacement for the Frenchman.
Speaking to the Bundesliga website, Taposba said: “Basically I’m still very calm and don’t communicate much. In critical situations I have my feelings under control.
“If I’m bored, I’d rather close. For me, it’s better to talk about post-event upheavals. I need to stay calm on the field. I’m never overexcited or upset. “
The moving window will close soon and United had 3 players on their hands well before the September 1 deadline, with Rasmus Hojlund joining Mason Mount and Andre Onana at Old Trafford, activity has stalled since Hojlund’s announcement.
A goalkeeper, a midfielder and a striker were Erik ten Hag’s priorities as the summer window approached, but injuries at the start of the season meant United needed extra reinforcements.
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Tapsoba, who describes himself as a calm and measured character, coupled with Martinez’s aggressiveness and passionate energy, may have all the characteristics needed to succeed at United, whether in the short or long term.
In addition, Tapsoba also has the body and speed to compete with experienced strikers, who will look at him to intimidate him in the air, run or defeat him one-on-one. Martinez, on the other hand, likes to advance and play progressive. passes, which means they can be the best combination.
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