sport news Why Manchester United would be a perfect fit for Marco Reus trends now

Without injuries, Marco Reus would have been feted as one of the finest midfield players of his generation, even a potential Ballon d’Or winner.  

Unfortunately the gifted 33-year-old has missed out on his share of glory, most notably Germany’s World Cup triumph in 2014.

In terms of talent however, he had it all, an attacking and creative midfielder with an eye for goal. And with Erik ten Hag showing that experience has a key role to play at Manchester United, it’s not a surprise that a move to Old Trafford is one of the possibilities when his contract with Borussia Dortmund runs out this summer.

While he might not be able to play every week, Reus can provide the leadership already shown this season by Raphael Varane and Casemiro. If Ten Hag wants to give Bruno Fernandes or Christian Eriksen a rest, Reus could step in without a drop in quality.

He’s versatile as a modern forward-thinking player should be, acted a guide to Jadon Sancho in Germany and even has a Marcus Rashford-style social conscience – donating hundred 500,000 euros to small businesses in Dortmund who struggled during the Covid pandemic.

No wonder the player’s representatives Dirk Hebel and Darren Freeman were spotted at Old Trafford during last weekend’s Manchester derby, particularly with Donny van de Beek out with a long-term knee injury, though Reus won’t be short of suitors if he leaves Dortmund after 11 years – Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr is another, lucrative alternative.

At his best, Reus is brilliant. An attacking and creative force, he has scored 148 goals for Dortmund despite time spent on the treatment table. He has the modern attribute of being able to slot into different positions; No 10, No 8, out wide and even partnered Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up front for Dortmund.