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Man Utd fans have 'figured out' the identity of Betinho and his highlights are something else

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Updated 19:55 27 Dec 2022 GMTPublished 16:13 27 Dec 2022 GMT

Man Utd fans have 'figured out' the identity of Betinho and his highlights are something else

Who needs Cody Gakpo when Betinho could be on the horizon?

Daniel Marland

Daniel Marland

Manchester United fans think they've figured out the identity of Betinho, who appeared on their official Premier League squad list.

United supporters were left confused after a screenshot of their forwards on the Premier League's website went viral on Tuesday.

Between Anthony Elanga and Anthony Martial was a player named Betinho, strangely holding the number 11 shirt.

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The Red Devils likely won't make any permanent signings in the January transfer window after spending big in the summer.

It hasn't stopped social media from speculating on the identity of Betinho. The answer is quite surprising.

Currently playing for S.C. Espinho in Portugal is a 29-year-old forward going by the name of Betinho. It lines up with the age of the player in United's squad list.

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A Portugal U21 international, he previously spent time on loan at Brentford during their time in the Championship. United making a move for Betinho seems unlikely, given his record of 27 career goals.

In a transfer window which has seen them miss out on longtime target Cody Gakpo to rivals Liverpool. the Old Trafford faithful are desperate.

Several compilations of Betinho in action are circulating across social media. Check one of them out below.

If there's something Betinho offers going off the limited evidence we have, it's a physical presence and a good engine.

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One of his 20 goals for Sporting CP B came after tackling a goalkeeper just outside of his area. Betinho showed nerves of steel from distance to place it into the back of the open net.

United terminated Cristiano Ronaldo's contract via mutual consent last month, leaving Martial as the club's only recognised number nine.

Fans on social media have joked Betinho could be exactly what United need to seal a place in the top four in addition to a first trophy since 2017.

One person said: "At this point we have no option but to accept what this club gives us."

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Another commented: "He looks like some player."

A third tweeted: "Baller. Sign him on a five-year deal. Can't have Liverpool get him."

While someone put: "My man did a slide tackle on the goalkeeper. He's got that dawg in him."

Betinho in action in 2021. (Image
Alamy)

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Ahead of United's return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening, manager Erik ten Hag discussed bolstering his attack when the transfer window opens next month.

He stressed the importance of bringing in a player who will make an impact. In 2020, United signed Odion Ighalo on loan to fill a gap up front. Despite becoming a cult hero, he ultimately didn't contribute much while back in England.

Ten Hag said: "Two things. Impulse can come out of our own club, see [Alejandro] Garnacho, see Elanga, see [Facundo] Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training. That is first.

"Second, yes, we are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one.

"The right one is a player that brings quality to the team, not just adding to the squad because that only gives you problems. And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United."

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Featured Image Credit: Alamy & Twitter

Topics: Manchester United, Premier League

Daniel Marland
Daniel Marland

Daniel is a social editor for SPORTbible after moving from the writing team. Nearly scored past Stormzy at Old Trafford once.

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