Dominic Solanke emerges as solution to Manchester United’s goal-scoring woes
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves expressed his wish to see Bournemouth’s brilliant scorer Dominic Solanke wear the red shirt at Old Trafford.
“I would take him at Manchester United, all day,” said Hargreaves. “At Chelsea, he was the prized academy player.
“He went to Liverpool with that brilliant front three. That generational front three. He was never going to break into that.
“But I think he would have learnt and been mentored from Firmino, Mane and Salah. We saw it with Wilf (Zaha) when he went to Manchester United. He wasn’t ready. He was too young.
“I think now Solanke, he will get another big move. Whether it’s Man United or not. But to get a kid that big and technically that good, who is smart enough, can run the channels and press. He will get another chance at the top, I am certain.”
Solanke, who struggled at Chelsea and Liverpool, has found a new start on life with the Cherries, emerging as a goal-scoring phenomenon.
Hargreaves was impressed by Solanke’s recent heroics at Old Trafford, as he led Bournemouth to a record 3-0 win over Manchester United.
The 26-year-old attacker has scored eight Premier League goals in only 16 games, demonstrating a spectacular reversal in his career trajectory.
Erik ten Hag, who is currently having trouble for goals in his Manchester United team, has sparked Hargreaves’ interest in Solanke.
With big-money addition Rasmus Hojlund unwilling to score and Marcus Rashford scoring only twice this season, Hargreaves regards Solanke as the answer to United’s goal-scoring problems.
After overcoming adversity at Liverpool, Solanke’s perseverance shined through as he revived his career at Bournemouth, aiding the club’s return to the Premier League.
Hargreaves feels a “big move” is on the cards for the developing striker, and he wants to see him in the Manchester United starting lineup.
As the January transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Solanke to see if he will make the move to the red side of Manchester.
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