Manchester United Transfer News: United Looks to Ezequiel Cirigliano

After finishing second in the English Premier League last season, the Red Devils need to shift their focus to Ezequiel Cirigliano.

The Daily Mail's Simon Jones reports that the team is interested in the midfielder, and he is a good fit for the team.

According to John Cross of the Daily Mirror, the team failed to acquire Brazilian star Lucas Moura. The team should look to another midfielder to upgrade their roster.

Sir Alex Ferguson, who is usually aggressive in the offseason, is looking for any way to take down rival Manchester City. By going after Cirigliano, it would accomplish multiple objectives. Not only would the Red Devils be improving their team, they would also be taking a player from the defending EPL champions.

Jones links Manchester City to Cirigliano, so that will give Manchester United another reason to pursue the midfielder. Although it is not the only reason to chase him, the team would be helping themselves while hurting their rivals.

The 20-year-old midfielder will not be an offensive force, but he will help the team's defense.

He plays smart defense, and he is not afraid to go in hard for a tackle. His style of play will keep opponents from maintaining possession, and he helps create plays off turnovers.

Cirigliano breaks up plays with ease, so he is a valuable asset for any team to have. The coveted midfielder plays smart, and he does not allow opponents to rattle him. 

Despite being known for his defense, he sets up his teammates on offense. Cirigliano is not a prolific scorer, but he distributes the ball to help his team. With the ability to stop attackers, his passing is crucial to his team's success. He helps change possession and field position. 

The team gave up on Moura because of the cost to acquire him, but Cirigliano will not cost Manchester United nearly as much. He is a cheap midfielder, and he will provide the team with high-energy play on defense.

While they were close to winning the EPL last season, they need to make improvements to overtake Manchester City. Since they were unable to beat Man City when it mattered, the Red Devils find themselves in a tough position. 

During the offseason, the team has explored numerous options. They have gone after high-profile players, but bringing in Cirigliano would be one of the best moves the team could make.