Manchester United is set to sign Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the season. Weghorst is currently on loan at Besiktas from Burnley and was identified as the perfect solution to United’s search for a forward. The club will pay €3m to Besiktas as compensation for ending Weghorst’s spell early. He’s scored 8 goals in 16 Turkish league games and 2 goals in 20 Premier League matches for Burnley.
Everton hopes Weghorst’s arrival will convince United to loan out Anthony Elanga, a Sweden international winger. Everton has stepped up interest in Elanga but initial inquiries were rejected by United, who wants to sign a striker before allowing Elanga to leave. However, with United having three cup ties at the end of the month, Everton may have to wait.
Weghorst’s signing will help improve United’s attack which has been struggling to score goals. Elanga’s situation will be watched by both United and Everton. He’s shown promise but has not been given enough playing time. If loaned out, Everton will have the opportunity to give him regular minutes and help him develop.
Overall, the signing of Weghorst and the potential loan exit of Elanga will be significant moves for both Manchester United and Everton. It will be interesting to see how these developments will affect the teams’ performances in the remaining months of the season.
