Baleba is too expensive, MU turns to Stiller

Manchester United just lost 0-1 to Arsenal in the opening day of the Premier League, and the biggest weakness exposed was not in the attack or mistakes in goal, but in the midfield.

With Baleba becoming a tough target due to Brighton's "hardness", Stiller could be the key to a more reasonable solution for the Red Devils' ambitions this season.

While Ruben Amorim brought a lot of freshness to the energetic trio of Cunha - Mbeumo - Šeško, Bruno Fernandes had to drop deep to balance the play. However, when he was flanked by a 33-year-old Casemiro who was past his prime, the lack of pace, power and pressing ability in the midfield became an urgent problem.

Carlos Baleba has been a top target all summer. The young Brighton midfielder has impressed in the Premier League, but it is understood that the Amex is not cheap.

The big deals of Caicedo, Mac Allister, Cucurella and Bissouma all cost big clubs huge sums. If MU is really determined to pursue Baleba, the fee could be pushed up to an unpleasant level.

Baleba's price is too high.

Therefore, the “Red Devils” are considering a more feasible alternative: Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller. The 24-year-old midfielder has just had a successful season when he won the German National Cup (DFB Pokal) with Stuttgart. He has been praised by the German press for his strong physical foundation, solid ability to control the rhythm and remarkable composure under pressure.

Antonio Rüdiger, his teammate on the German national team, even praised: “I am a fan of Stiller. When we faced each other in the Champions League, I was impressed by his calmness. I rarely saw him panic. If he keeps up his form and avoids injuries, Stiller will have a great future.”

Notably, Stiller is also on Real Madrid's radar - a testament to his value and potential. At current valuations, Stuttgart could let him go for around £34m, which is only half the expected fee for Baleba. With the financial problem and urgent need for a midfielder, this is clearly a "bargain" deal if MU decides to change direction.

In the context of the imbalance in the midfield, the appearance of a player with both youth and maturity like Angelo Stiller can completely help Manchester United regain stability. When Baleba becomes a difficult target because of Brighton's "hardness", Stiller can be the key to opening a more reasonable solution for the "Red Devils" ambition this season.

Source: https://znews.vn/baleba-qua-dat-mu-chuyen-huong-sang-stiller-post1578213.html