Breaking News: I told him to stay but he wants to join Man Utd this January – Fred confirms ‘World-class’ striker keen on Manchester United move after 41 goals in 50 games

After 41 goals in 50 games, Fred confirms that the “world-class” striker is keen to join Manchester United in January. “I told him to stay,” he says.
Mauro Icardi, a striker for Galatasaray who was previously poached by Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, is reportedly interested in joining Manchester United on loan.

Manchester United may have to sign a temporary contract with an experienced center-forward for the third January in team history.

The possible arrival of Mauro Icardi would undoubtedly be greeted with far more excitement than the signings of Wout Weghorst and Odion Ighalo, even though that again tells you everything you need to know about United’s squad-building and their financial mismanagement under the Glazers.

Icardi, one of the best finishers of the modern era, has already scored 17 goals for Galatasaray this season alone in 25 games. During the 3-2 Champions League victory at Old Trafford in October, the Argentina international scored one goal against Erik ten Hag’s team.

Icardi, thirty years old, still has a lot of fuel left in his tank. Icardi is something of an antiquated throwback to the days when true goal poachers patrolled the penalty area, so there will be doubts about whether he has the all-around game to really succeed in a Ten Hag team. However, he also offers a ruthlessness that few players in the current Man United squad can match.

Icardi joined Galatasaray in 2022 for about £8.5 million, and since then, he has scored 41 goals in 50 games.

According to Football Transfers, the former captain of Inter Milan would also be amenable to a move to Old Trafford. He was reportedly eager to join United a year ago as well.

If Ten Hag is able to get over Anthony Martial, then he might finally get his wish.

“Icardi is one of the best attackers I have ever faced, in my opinion. According to PSG Talk, Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini writes in his autobiography that “he is almost impossible to mark inside the area.”

“Mauro hurt me because he scored a lot against Juventus. Even though he is lacking in certain areas of the team’s game, he is a world-class center forward. In the air, he is deadly.”

“A world-class striker”
Icardi is one of several seasoned center forwards that Manchester United may try to sign for less money in January. Timo Werner, a former Chelsea attacker, and Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart are also connected.

Gazzetta dello Sport is told by Argentina great Hernan Crespo that “Icardi is a complete center-forward.” “He can use his head, left foot, or right foot to score goals.” He moves as though he owns the box. Dummies, darting runs, and abrupt pace shifts. It’s all intended to help establish a goal.

“He possesses amazing qualities and a strong body to match.”