What should Swansea enigma Michu do next?

Monk needs to invest in striking depth, but would have a ready made replacement available in the once potent and inspirational Michu, with the Liberty Stadium squad seemingly open to a return. Skipper Ashley Williams recently even told press: “He is a friend of mine. He is such a good player and popular within the squad and we would be buzzing if he did come back.

Should Michu or the club be keen to move on, however, where could the adaptable attacking talent find a new home?

Leicester City
The Foxes’ forwards struggled towards the end of the season, and misfiring foreign frontmen Leonardo Ulloa and Andrej Kramaric could use some competition, though with other holes in the squad to fill, a cheap option such as Michu may prove prudent.

Newcastle United
Steve McClaren’s Magpies are rumoured to be recruiting in attacking positions, and with much work needed on the roster Michu would represent a calculated risk, and could link-up well with young and promising compatriot Ayoze Perez.

Stoke City
Mark Hughes has given the Potters a face-lift since his arrival, and is always on the lookout for value signings he can add to provide famously staunch Stoke with further silk, meaning Michu could fit the bill.

Villarreal
With England and Italy failing to work out, the Spanish sharpshooter could always return to his homeland for another crack at La Liga. The Yellow Submarine could well take a punt on the out-of-form predator as, having lost Real Madrid-owned wingman Denis Cheryshev and top striker Luciano Vietto, there is certainly space.

West Ham United
The Hammers, under new management, are the latest to be linked to the once highly-rated hitman, as Slaven Bilic looks to reshape the squad. Michu would be worth taking a chance on for West Ham, where the Iberian attacker could become a cult hero once again, as they look to give their reputation for dour and direct football a makeover.

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