If this news is indeed true, then this could actually be a sign that United are playing the transfer game very smartly & that their non-pursuit for Moises Caicedo was actually due to the fact that Soumare could potentially be available at an equally affordable price point https://twitter.com/mufcmpb/status/1347920791594278914

Due to the recent change in ownership at Lille which has roots in financial instability at the club & the financial hit that the league has taken due to the aborting of the TV deal, which has put a huge financial stress on almost all the teams in the Ligue 1. Soumare is a good

Smart option to sign for the Defensive Midfield position, a bit of a hybrid no.6 and no.8, which is to suggest that he can be a very effective ball-winning Defensive Midfielder plus having the attributes to play as a box-to-box midfielder. Plus, Soumare is a more physical

Player than a Caicedo & would be able to adapt quicker to the physicality & the pace of the Premier League. If there is indeed truth to these rumours & if this deal does go through in January, then Manchester United would make one of the smartest signings this season.

@OleTrain @Kaus_Pandey17 Sir @TweetinderKaul Sir @GiveItGiggsehhh @mudelhi @abhinaba_gr, what do you think of a potential Soumare to United transfer & the assessment I’ve tried to make? Would really love to know your views!