March 21, (THEWILL) – Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the progress of Kaoru Mitoma, the Japan international, who has been making waves at Brighton under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi, this season.
Mitoma, who was signed for £2.7m from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, has been turning heads with his fine form, 1v1 skills and electric pace, prompting the attention of several bigger clubs, including United.
The Red Devils are said to have been sending scouts to Brighton matches with a specific focus on Mitoma, indicating their interest in the 24-year-old forward. This comes as United Manager, Erik ten Hag, plans a summer clearout at Old Trafford, with Anthony Elanga and Anthony Martial both facing the chop, and the need for investment in the wide areas of the pitch.
As United looks to bolster their squad for the next season, the success of Brighton’s recruitment strategy has not gone unnoticed. Mitoma is just the latest in a series of players that the Seagulls have signed for modest fees and developed into Premier League talents.
With the Japanese international’s stock rising, it remains to be seen whether Brighton will be able to hold on to him for much longer as they apparently did with Moses Caicedo when a move to the Emirates to join Leandro Trossard in the Arsenal lineup looked like a done deal in January.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
