Manchester United to focus on other priorities under Amorim

Shifts at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim do not include an urgent search for a left-back despite rumors.

"Manchester United" is allegedly concentrating on other "priorities," despite multiple rumors indicating that a left-back would be their inaugural acquisition under Ruben Amorim. Unsurprisingly, Amorim has introduced his 3-4-3 system to "Old Trafford" following the replacement of Erik ten Hag, and there have been some initial teething problems.

"Man Utd" reverted to a back four in the second half of their Europa League win over "Bodo/Glimt" on Thursday, looking considerably more comfortable. The Portuguese head coach currently lacks the right personnel in his squad for the team to flourish with three at the back. This implies new signings are unavoidable, and the "Red Devils" might replicate their ten Hag blunders by signing a host of Amorim's previous players at "Sporting".

Ten Hag brought in several players under his management at "Ajax," notably Antony and Lisandro Martinez, while failing to secure others like Frenkie de Jong, Jurrien Timber, and Ryan Gravenberch. Plundering former clubs is the easiest narrative to fabricate when a manager transitions to a major Premier League outfit, with Viktor Gyokeres, Geovany Quenda, and Goncalo Inacio regarded as Amorim's primary targets.

These personnel could face complicated negotiations, considering "concrete interest" from "Chelsea" rivals, as well as other clubs like "Bayer Leverkusen," "RB Leipzig," "Juventus," "Arsenal," "Liverpool," "Newcastle United," and "Manchester City" "closely monitoring transfer developments" and potentially making an offer "shortly." Intriguingly, it was suggested that Amorim notified "Sporting" management that he "wouldn’t raid their players until next summer," yet he might "go back on his word" due to the urge to sign Quenda in January.

Amorim has plans within "Manchester United" to reunite with several "Sporting" stars, marking "breaking his first promise" since joining the club, a source adds. Acquiring Quenda won’t be straightforward amid "Chelsea" interest, though "Red Devils" owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "has already prepared a £60m offer plus bonuses."

Meanwhile, former "Man Utd" scout Mick Brown points out that a new left-back "is not at the top of their priority list." A recent report by Fabrizio Romano suggested that the first signing of the "Red Devils" in the Amorim era would be a left-back.