FC Porto under pressure as Man Utd and Liverpool eye Pietuszewski | OneFootball

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all closely monitoring Oskar Pietuszewski, regarded as one of FC Porto’s brightest prospects and valued at around €60 million. At 18, the Polish player has attracted interest from several of the Premier League’s top clubs, mainly because of his technical quality and his ability to play on both wings.

According to FussballDaten, the four English clubs have been closely following Pietuszewski’s development, identifying him as a possible option to strengthen their attack. His versatility allows him to play on either flank, combining creativity with finishing ability, qualities sought by the teams in question.

In Manchester United’s case, the reliance on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for the wide positions has been evident, highlighting the need to increase the options available. Even so, signing such a young player would require the club to guarantee him regular playing time, something that is not always possible at Old Trafford. For that reason, an immediate move to the Red Devils may not be the best solution for his development.

Arsenal and Chelsea also have similar needs on the wings, particularly after the departures of Alejandro Garnacho and Leandro Trossard. Both clubs are looking for players capable of offering greater depth and quality, a situation that places Pietuszewski among the possible alternatives.

Liverpool, for their part, have an even more obvious shortage in the wide attacking areas. The arrival of Victor Muñoz from Osasuna has added options to the squad, but there is still a lack of a winger with specific characteristics, especially after Mohamed Salah’s departure. Cody Gakpo can operate on the left wing, although he is a player more inclined to finish moves than to create and carry the ball, leaving the Reds without a true specialist capable of making the difference out wide.

Against this backdrop, the possibility of Liverpool trying to sign Pietuszewski is gaining momentum, despite the €60 million asking price. The investment could prove worthwhile in the future, given the quality and room for development of the young Pole.

The interest from England’s top clubs is therefore a warning sign for FC Porto, who risk receiving high-value offers for one of their greatest prospects. It remains to be seen whether any of the interested clubs will come forward with an offer capable of meeting the financial and sporting demands of the Dragons, as well as how Pietuszewski will handle this decisive stage of his career.

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