Man Utd eye swoop for Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma after ‘sending scouts’ to watch Japanese star
Manchester United have a summer visit in mind for Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma after ‘sending out scouts’ to watch the Japanese sensation in recent weeks… while Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his attacking options at Old Trafford the next season.
- Manchester United are interested in recruiting Brighton ace Kaoru Mitoma
- United’s scouts have spotted the Japan international several times this year.
- Mitoma has scored nine times and provided six assists for the Seagulls this season.
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma as they look to build for next season.
The Japanese international has been one of the stars of the season and a key player in a Brighton team that aspires to a European position and reached the semifinals of the FA Cup.
His performances have alerted the Premier League bigwigs, and they have begun to show interest in the Seagulls’ attacking sensation.
It’s not uncommon for United to have scouts at Premier League matches, but according to Sunthose present at recent Brighton games have been focused on looking at Mitoma.
Ironically, United will get to see the 25-year-old first-hand again when the teams meet in the FA Cup semi-final next month, after they met at Wembley.
Kaoru Mitoma has been noticed by Manchester United scouts on several occasions.
Erik ten Hag is looking to rebuild his Manchester United attack ahead of next season
Mitoma joined from Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale for just £2.7m in 2021 and spent last season on loan at the Seagulls’ sister club Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium last season.
He made his debut in Brighton’s Carabao Cup second round win over Forest Green Rovers in August and has been one of the stories of the campaign ever since.
The Japanese has scored nine goals for Roberto De Zerbi’s side and has amassed six assists in all competitions.
The Seagulls have had a successful run of selling off prize assets in recent years, with Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma, Ben White, Leandro Trossard and Dan Burn all moving at big fees and making big profits for the club.
The Japanese star has scored nine goals in an impressive season for Brighton so far.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is planning a summer cleanup at Old Trafford, paving the way for new recruits like Mitoma.
Anthony Elanga and Anthony Martial could be two casualties from their shakeup, meaning United will need fresh faces in the wide attacking areas.
The club has already been linked with a blockbuster move for Harry Kane this summer, and could form a new attack for the Red Devils as they look for a title bid next season.
Ten Hag’s side remain on course for a cup treble in this current campaign. Having already won the Carabao Cup in February, United will face Sevilla in the Europa League round of 16, ahead of their FA Cup clash with Brighton.
