Man Utd Transfers: 5 Alternatives To Leighton Baines Moyes Should Target In January
5. Ricardo Rodriguez (Wolfsburg)
Ricardo Rodriguez might not exactly be seen as a household name, but that doesnt mean that he is not a player that Man Utd should consider. He is just 21 years old, and a full Switzerland international that has won 18 caps since making his international debut in 2011, and he would offer a long term solution, and a replacement for Evra who could well appreciate in value. He currently plays his club football in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg and a move to the Red Devils in the Premier League should be seen as a big step up in his career. However, it will certainly be interesting to see if any of the bigger German clubs consider making an offer for him. This season, Rodriguez has an average rating of 8.09 which makes him the fifth most in form player in Europe right now, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Luis Suarez. The player has also shown good attacking qualities by three goals and three assists, and impressively, he has picked up five man of the match awards for his performances this season.
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