Manchester United Told To Sign Roberto Firmino From Liverpool Because He'll Help One Struggling Superstar
Firmino at United would feel so wrong.
Manchester United have been told to sign Roberto Firmino from bitter rivals Liverpool as he'll help Marcus Rashford get back to form.
Rashford has scored just five goals this season which pales in comparison to the 21 he registered last time out.
He's been left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the latest set of internationals with a number of players moving ahead in the pecking order.
Reports earlier this month claimed the 24-year-old may even be considering leaving Old Trafford for a fresh start.
Former United midfielder Kleberson believes all Rashford needs is a striker to play off well - with his pick being Firmino. He also explained how Firmino would help United winger Jadon Sancho.
He told Paddy Power: "Roberto Firmino's style would suit Manchester United, especially the way he plays for Liverpool. For the Brazil national team, he plays higher up, but for Liverpool he's a bit deeper.
"He's learned so many things from Jurgen Klopp and he is so smart on the pitch. His movement to create space, or sometimes to occupy space, allows his teammates to.
"If Manchester United wanted to make a change, he's a good player that can help, especially with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho on the wings. Firmino can help those players create space when they're on the attack.
"That's the type of player Manchester United should be looking at. A player with Firmino's quality can help release the team.
"He's a great player and he'd be a good fit, and a good signing for Manchester United."
Firmino was linked with a move to United when he played for Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim, but chose to join Liverpool in 2015.
He kicked on when Jurgen Klopp arrived later that year, becoming a vital part of the Reds' attack.
Following years would see Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah arrive at Anfield to form one of world football's deadliest trios.
Firmino is a Champions League and Premier League winner, but is aware his influence on Merseyside is dwindling.
Diogo Jota arrived in 2020 while Luis Diaz joined in January as Klopp continues to reboot his forward line.
The Brazil international is out of contract in 2023 and has only started eight Premier League games this campaign.
A straight transfer between the two clubs is a rarity, with the last man to move from Liverpool to United being Phil Chisnall in 1964.
In an interesting twist, Rashford is said to be on Liverpool's radar and they're admirers, as are Barcelona.
United are expected to move for a striker in the summer with Edinson Cavani's contract set to expire.
Cristiano Ronaldo turned 37 last month and will be entering the final year of his deal.
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