The Ghanaian is reportedly a target for manager Louis van Gaal…
Manchester United are interested in Trabzonspor striker Abdul Majeed Waris and face competition from a Qatari club, according to the Mirror.
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With the player being such an unknown in England, here are ten things all Red Devils fans need to know about their club’s target.
His age, position, and history in England
1) The Ghanaian is 23-years-old.
2) He is naturally a striker, but can also be used on the wing.
3) Waris has actually played in England before. He turned out for Forest Green Rovers’ reserves while studying at Hartpury college.
His club history, Russia, and former interest from big sides
4) The forward started his professional career in Sweden with BK Hacken. He did well, becoming the club’s top goalscorer and even scoring five times in one game.
5) This form caught the eye of several clubs across Europe. These included Hamburg, Werder Bremen, Saint-Etienne, Catania and Arsenal.
6) However, they were beaten to his signature by Spartak Moscow. He was poor at the Russian side, scoring only one goal while there.
Continued poor form, international record, religion, and injuries
7) The 23-year-old enjoyed a brief successful spell on loan at French side Valenciennes, but has been in poor form again since moving to Trabzonspor on 2 September. He has played eleven matches, scoring only one goal.
8) The forward has played for his national team. He has 14 caps and three goals, and appeared at the 2014 World Cup.
9) Bad news for any potential move is the fact that he has suffered from repeated leg injuries. Before the World Cup he suffered he was sidelined three times in 2014, although he has managed to stay fit since then.
10) Waris is a devout Muslim, and prays Salat before every match he plays.