Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes the club should sign Kylian Mbappe in the summer of 2021 to make an effect similar to Lionel Messi at Inter Miami or Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
“If Man Utd sign Mbappe, it will be very good for the Premier League because there will be competition between both Manchester clubs and their superstars,” Yorke told OLBG on July 26. “Mbappe will probably bring Man Utd back to being the number one club on and off the pitch. Man Utd will not be the number one club for many years, but the recruitment of Mbappe will elevate the team to that status.”
Lionel Messi’s influence at Inter Miami was mentioned by the former Trinidad and Tobago striker.The Argentine great scored three goals and provided one assist in the first two games, helping Inter Miami snap an 11-game losing streak.Inter Miami is one of the most monitored clubs in the media due to the presence of the 2022 World Cup champion.
“You see what Messi did at Inter Miami, I think that’s what Mbappe would do with Man Utd if he went to Old Trafford,” Yorke continued. “Mbappe will make Man Utd different from the rest of the clubs. The Premier League is already the number one tournament in the world, and will be raised even more with Mbappe.”
Yorke highlighted that if he signed Mbappe, Manchester United would be the second Premier League title contender behind Manchester City, and the deal would have the same impact as bringing Ronaldo back to Old Trafford in 2021.
Man United’s social media engagement, including as shares, likes, and comments, virtually doubled with the Portuguese forward, reaching more than two billion in just the first year.As a result, Manchester United surpassed Barcelona and Real Madrid for the first time to become the club with the most social media engagements worldwide.Ronaldo was also Manchester United’s top scorer in the 2021-2022 season, with 24 goals in all competitions before ending his affiliation with the club at the conclusion of 2022.
“Mbappe is currently the most exciting player in the world. Messi and Ronaldo both still have huge followings, and Mbappe is on his way to do so,” Yorke expressed. “I will be excited as a player as well as a fan if Mbappe signs for Man Utd. Man Utd players, Man City will also be excited, and that will lift the players and the club to one level. a new level”.
Man United released Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, David de Gea, Alex Telles, and Anthony Elanga this summer and added Mason Mount and Andre Onana.The “Red Devils” are prioritizing striker reinforcements, with Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund the top target. In the words of Goal, the owner of Old Trafford has struck an agreement with the Danish striker, but must now finalize the transfer fee with Atalanta – the club wants $ 78 million in cash.
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United is one of the clubs interested in signing Mbappe, who was pulled from PSG’s pre-season tour in Japan and placed on the transfer list.However, during a news conference on July 25, coach Erik ten Hag dismissed this notion since he did not want to discuss the player who was still under contract with another club.
