There is just one way to look at it: It has been refreshing to watch Kobbie Mainoo move around the Manchester United midfield this season.

To be honest, Erik ten Hag and his team would be in considerably worse shape if it weren’t for the 18-year-old wonderkid.Amad, Mainoo, Diallo, Hojlund, and Rasford The moment the number 37 took the pitch against Everton in the Premier League, it was clear how important he was to the team.

He has since continued to improve, especially when it comes to making his England debut and scored a stunning curling attempt against Liverpool. Nevertheless, he still has a lot of room to grow and improve, and the signing of one target may help him achieve even greater heights the next season.

Man United is eager to get a central defender. Sport, a Spanish publication, reports via SportWitness that Man United is interested in signing Barcelona’s Mikayil Faye. The centre defender is expected to be the focus of a transfer saga involving many teams, including Juventus and Arsenal.

Nonetheless, Faye has a massive £340 million release clause and is now under contract with the Spanish powerhouse until 2027. In an effort to get more playing time, the 19-year-old has “shown willingness” to leave Barcelona, but the team is eager to hang onto the young talent.Alejandro Garnacho, United States—Manchester How Mainoo could be boosted by Faye Only last summer did Faye move to Barcelona from Croatian team Kustosija; since then, he hasn’t played a single competitive game for the first squad.

The 19-year-old has participated in 22 games in the Primera Federacion, which is Spain’s third division, this season and has scored four goals. He most recently made an appearance for Barca on the bench against Las Palmas at the end of March.

Even though the defender unexpectedly earned his senior debut for Senegal before joining the Spanish powerhouse, he nonetheless made an impression on the Barcelona Athletic team, drawing interest from possible suitors. Nevertheless, Faye scored his first goal for his country in a recent friendly against Gabon, but his genuine breakthrough came in a December cameo against Club America in a friendly.

The number 41 is incredibly calm on the ball, as you can see below. His technical skill allows him to hold onto possession for his team, something Manchester United has battled with at times this season. v. Club America, Faye Statistics Faye Feels 47 Accuracy pass 90% Duels prevailed. 2 of 2 Attacks 1. Dribbled over 0 Interceptions 2. Through Sofascore But Faye’s quickness and defensive prowess would ultimately make Mainoo far more significant; U23 football scout Antonio Mango called Faye one of “the biggest center-backs in the world.” Despite this, the 6′ 1″ defender is quite strong and very challenging to get past because of his quickness. Ten Hag’s present problem is that the team doesn’t have many dynamic defenders, so they are frequently hesitant to play a high line.Erik, Ten, Hag, Willy, and Kambwala The reason they give up so many shots is because they are told to stay high when playing a man-to-man press, which frequently results in enormous spaces in the middle of the pitch. It’s concerning because Mainoo is thriving while accomplishing an impossible goal, but Faye’s introduction might help reduce the space available to the opposition and make Mainoo’s job much easier from an out-of-possession viewpoint.

Casemiro Mainoo The United academy product excelled in his defensive responsibilities against Liverpool on Sunday, recording five tackles, two interceptions, and zero dribbles allowed. But with a player like Faye at the back, that kind of play will only get more frequent, and his signing may transform everything for United.