Ever since Ronaldo’s viral interview where he criticized the club’s structure, the club’s owners, and the club itself of stagnation.
He also stated he felt betrayed by some happenings between him and top club officials, he also felt disrespected by his manager.
Since this interview aired Manchester United FC has put out a statement saying they are currently looking into the next steps to take, renowned football source Fabrizio Romano has also rumored Manchester United is thinking of terminating his contract.
If Ronaldo is forced out of Manchester United here are the 3 players who could spearhead this Manchester United team.
3. Memphis Depay
Once upon a time, Memphis Depay was one of the brightest young prospects in Europe, The dutchman dazzled many with his confidence and flair.
From 2013 to 2015 the star accumulated 34 goals and 14 assists in just 62 Dutch league games. After this run of near-world-class form, he was purchased by Manchester United for 35 Million in June 2015.
The next season he would go on to play 29 Premier League games for United but scored only 2, the next season he ended up playing just 4 times before he sealed a move to French giants Lyon. Manchester United stagnated his career, unfortunately.
He rebuilt his career at Lyon adding physicality and experience to his confidence, he was more composed. He played a total of 178 games for Lyon scoring 76 goals and making 55 assists before making a big move to FC Barcelona.
In his first season in an unstable Barcelona side, he managed 12 league goals in 28 Spanish La Liga matches. This season he has started only twice. He is only 28 and still in his prime, he has the skills, the confidence and the ability to lead Manchester United at this stage of his career.
His value currently sits at 20 million but with Barcelona trying to force him out, Manchester could get him for less.
2. Malcolm
Another case where a big move too soon damaged all the years of productivity a young athlete worked for. Malcolm when he was with Bordeaux started getting hype for being one of the most polished young wingers the french league had to offer.
In his 96 appearances for Bordeaux, he produced 23 goals and 16 assists from the wing while also being a direct and explosive outlet for his team. Barcelona swooped in and for 41 million secured the young Brazilian’s signature.
We all know what happened next, he only played 2 games scoring 4goals and 2 assists before Barcelona sold him to Zenit St Petersburg. He took a few seasons to be fully integrated into the side and this season his massive potential is coming to fruition.
He has scored 12 goals and 7 assists in 17 Russian Premier League games and at just 25 it’s time for him to represent Europe’s elites.
1. Cody Gakpo
The funny thing is Manchester United was interested in signing this man but things just did not materialize over the summer.
Since then the Dutchman has been proving to the world why he was renowned as one of the brightest young talents in dutch football.
This season he has scored 9 goals and 12 assists in 14 dutch league matches. He has truly hit the sort of productivity needed to wake up Europe’s Elites. Last season the talented star registered 12 goals and 13 assists in 27 appearances proving he is ready for the next step.
He is currently part of the Netherlands 2022 Qatar World Cup squad and if he performs as he has, his transfer fee will surely triple.
