Manchester United and Manchester City both are rumoured to be planning to sign Brighton winger Mitoma in January. I would like to see Manchester United signing him instead because they would make use of a productive player like him more now. They are in a really desperate condition now.
Their defense is in terrible shape you know. At least they can make up for that a little more by scoring more goals. Mitoma is one of the a few members who can really make a big contribution in this way in the Premier League right now.
But who between Manchester City and Manchester United will be able to bring Mitoma because the two teams will definitely make higher offers to really convince Mitoma to choose between the two.
Maybe if Manchester City really wanted to bring Mitoma into their squad then they would definitely do something different from Manchester United who are currently not in very good condition even financially I think they are lagging behind Manchester City.
Next January there will be transfer window that will open again but it doesn't look like it will be as busy as the previous transfer window because many of Europe top players have left for the Saudi league.
However teams that feel they are short of players with vacant positions may want to make several purchases or loans to survive this season.
When we look at this situation from this aspect technically Manchester City's hand is much stronger. Both of these teams are rich but Manchester City have been much more successful recently and they have a much more qualified squad as well. However there is a point that we should consider as well.
Manchester City already have great players for every position. It is the same for Mitoma's position as well. Therefore I'm doubting his chance for starting eleven. I mean how often can he be in the starting eleven? He would like to have some guarantees for that maybe.