Manchester United could be a surprise destination for Dusan Tadic this summer. The 34-year-old striker is now a free agent since he formally terminated his contract with Ajax earlier this month. Tadic had the best spell as a player when Erik ten Hag was still running things at Ajax. United are in the hunt for a striker and Tadic could help Ten Hag for a short term.
Dusan Tadic was the best player in Eredivisie during the reign of Erik ten Hag at Ajax. The Serbian striker has recorded the most goals+assists in the Eredivisie for five consecutive seasons. He also played a crucial role in Ajax’s fairytale journey to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2018-19.
According to Manchester Evening News, some fans are urging to see Dusan Tadic at Manchester United. They are excited thinking about a potential reunion of Tadic with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. They think he could be a good backup option for Bruno if Fred and Donny van de Beek were to leave.
Manchester United have not been the most active club in this transfer window. They have only completed the signings of Mason Mount and Andre Onana yet. United are still looking for a striker and are ready to submit their first bid for Rasmus Hojlund. Although United are taking their time in making signings, it looks as if they are adding the right personnel to the club to help them win silverware.
Official: Dušan Tadić has left Ajax with immediate effect after formal request to terminate his contract. 🚨⚪️🔴
241 apps, 105 goals, 112 assists.
Available as free agent now. pic.twitter.com/bnftx44HLo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023
Dusan Tadic has been one of the most prolific players in the Eredivisie in the past half-decade. Meanwhile, United have been defensively solid for the majority of their matches last season. However, they failed to kill the game off on numerous occasions and that led to some disappointing results. If United find a way to score more goals, they could be a real threat this season.
Why Manchester United Should Avoid the Tempting Opportunity to Sign Dusan Tadic?
Considering his success under Erik ten Hag and that he is a free agent is certainly a tempting proposition for Manchester United. The Dutch manager used Tadic as a false 9 on numerous occasions. The 34-year-old forward did not disappoint and was a starman for his side whenever he was on the pitch.
It looks as if Tadic could fill multiple gaps that currently exist in the Manchester United lineup. He could be a backup for Bruno Fernandes and he could also play as a false 9 in the absence of a pure striker. While it looks like a perfect signing, it may not be the signing that United need in the long term.
Erik ten Hag is building his team as per his needs and wants long-term success at United. With the possible sale of Fred and Donny van de Beek on the horizon, Manchester United are focused on signing Sofyan Amrabat as a backup option for Casemiro. United should avoid the mistake of signing the tempting, popular players like they did when signing Cristiano Ronaldo again, and should instead bring in the players they need.
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Although Dusan Tadic might deliver short-term success, United will have to replace him soon. It will be better for the club if they wait for a season before finding the perfect backup option for Bruno Fernandes. Also, it won’t be as easy to lead the statistics in the Premier League as Tadic found it in the Eredivisie.
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