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3 Reasons Why Signing Reus Will Make Manchester United Title Contenders Again

Barcelona’s acquisition of Luis Suarez spells good news for not just the Catalan club but also for Manchester United as well. It means that Marco Reus who looked set to switch Dortmund for Catalonia will now have to look elsewhere if he wants to move away from Borussia Dortmund. Some reports had hinted that Reus was very close to sign for the Catalan club, but Suarez’s signing means that they are unlikely to go in for another high-profile summer signing.

Gotze and Reus
Marco Reus

That means that the door is now open for Manchester United to swoop in and sign the talented German attacking midfielder/winger. With the Red Devils on the lookout for a winger, Reus would certainly represent an upgrade on the current crop of wingers at Van Gaal’s disposal. Although it is unlikely that Reus would want to move to a club that isn’t playing in the Champions League, the presence of Van Gaal might and the possible addition of another Dormund player in Mats Hummels might just make him change his mind.

Having said that, here are three reasons why Reus would prove to be a good signing at United.

1. Would fill the void on the left flank

One look at United’s squad would tell you that although they lack quality wingers, there is no lack of players who can play on the left wing. Kagawa was time and again used on the left flank since his move from Dortmund, Danny Welbeck was on the left and at times even Wayne Rooney played there in the last 18 months. But the problem with all of those players was that it wasn’t their natural position.

Although the left flank has been an area that has brought them a lot of joy in attack, much of that was down to Patrice Evra’s forays from the back and not due to the quality of left wingers on show. Although Reus is primarily an attacking midfielder, last season he predominantly operated from the left flank. He played there for Germany as well and would be a perfect signing for the Red Devils, especially since they are looking for a left-sided attacking player.