Forget Mkhitaryan: Here Are Three Alternatives Manchester United Should Look To Sign

Borussia Dortmund have back down on their stance over Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and are willing to sell the playmaker for £30.6 million.

That is according to German publication Kicker, who say that the German club has made a U-Turn and are now all set to let the midfielder move on.

Manchester United maintains to be linked with a move for the player’s services following the arrival of the new manager at the club.

Borussia Dortmund have already lost Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels to Manchester City and Bayern Munich respectively.

Jose is eyeing the best possible players, not worrying about the money, and many players are yet to be signed to United. Even if the deal with Dortmund breaks down, the Portuguese manager should be all prepared with some alternatives.

Let’s look at three players who can be an alternative to Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

 

1. Douglas Costa

Current Club: Bayern Munich

Position: Right Wing, Left Wing, Attacking Midfielder

Age: 25

Height: 5’6

Nationality: Brazil

Characteristics:

1. Good at dribbling.
2. Likes to take long shots.
3. Decent crossing.
4. Speedster
5. Weak at aerial duels.
6. Keeps ball possession.

Douglas Costa joined Bayern Munich on 1^st July 2015 from Shakhtar Donetsk. On 21 May 2016, the 25-year-old scored the winning kick of the penalty shootout against Borussia Dortmund to win the 2016 DFB-Pokal Final, and secure a league and cup double for FC Bayern. Douglas Costa finished the 2015–16 season with seven goals and twelve assists in 43 matches. The Brazilian winger can be the next best option for Manchester United. Even though he has 4 years remaining on his current contract, United can afford to buy him.

 

2. Karim Bellarabi

Current Club: Bayer Leverkusen

Position: Right Wing, Left Wing

Age: 26

Height: 6’

Nationality: Germany

Characteristics:

1. Good at dribbling.
2. Decent Finishing
3. Counter Attack threat
4. Weak at crossing the ball.

Karim Bellarabi has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga last season, and is a really important asset to his team. In total of 47 appearances in 2015/16 season, he scored 11 goals and provided 13 assists. His speed and dribbling is always a major threat to the opposition.

 

3. Edin Visca

Current Club: Istanbul Basaksehir

Position: Right Wing

Age: 26

Height: 5’6

Nationality: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Characteristics:

1. Good at taking long shots.
2. Accurate through balls.
3. Likes to play long passes.

Edin Visca is without a doubt, the best player in the Super Lig. In February 2016, he was voted 2015 Bosnian player of the year, by Bosnian sports journalists. He has scored 17 goals and provided 4 assists in a total of 38 appearances last season.

Visca can be a decent buy, and will probably won’t cost much either.