He'd be excellent in central midfield for United as well.

He can operate in central midfield as well on the left wing.

Okay, so I'm reaching a bit with the central midfield.

He can play either central midfield or on the right-hand side.

His composed presence in central midfield will be a huge miss.

He played as a central midfield or at full back.

Speed does look best in central midfield (his own preferred position).

Perhaps, but only in central midfield, as I said above.

He is a versatile player who can play as a right back or central midfield.

His main position is central midfield, but he can play on the right wing.