5 replacements for Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United

#2 Federico Bernardeschi (Juventus)

Federico Bernardeschi has displayed moments of brilliance enough for people to tout him as one of the best players of the upcoming generation. He has earned the nickname Brunelleschi, given his elegant and graceful playing style.

Bernardeschi is a complete footballing package. Predominantly functioning as a right-winger, the Italian can also operate as a playmaker, center midfielder, a false nine and even as a wing-back sometimes. He is the quintessential player Massimiliano Allegri likes having in his team, a footballer who has no problems adjusting in different roles in different formations.

The 24-year-old has a terrific stamina and has earned rave reviews for his hard work on the pitch. He has an excellent pass success rate of 88.5%. He also has a penchant for through balls and long balls apart from being well-adept at set-pieces.

You will rarely see Federico Bernardeschi give the ball away; he is dispossessed only 1.3 times per game – an average not many attackers can brag about. He makes 1.2 key passes per game and takes 1.9 shots on target per game. He is also a considerable threat to reckon from distance, thanks to his ability to take accurate long shots.

Given his young age and immense potential that is yet waiting to be unleashed completely, there’s no doubt that Federico Bernardeschi can become a fan favourite  should he arrive at Old Trafford.