The arrival of Ruben Amorim has brought fresh air to Manchester United but that failed to change their fortune on the field of play.
In the Portuguese first match incharge, United were lucky to walk away with a point with Andre Onana making some great saves to ensure the match ended 1-1.
Amorim looks disappointed on the dug out and latest report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claim United might sign a new left-back as early as January.
The Red Devils are prioritising the arrival of a new left-sided defender in 2025, but the timing of the move will reportedly depend on several factors, given their recent financial challenges.
Ruben Amorim looks disappointed during the match against Ipswich Town FC (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
According to Romano, Amorim himself demanded for a new left-back after the 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town on Sunday:
“Now I am in the position to confirm, once again, that Manchester United will sign a new left-back, left wing-back, let’s call him as you prefer, now Ruben Amorim is playing with the back three, but Man United want to go for a proper left back.
“From what I’m hearing, even after the Ipswich game, the message from Ruben Amorim to Manchester United management is, we need a player in that position in 2025.
“Could be January, could be summer, based on opportunities, based on price, based on several factors, but Man United want to go for a player in that position.”
According to Romano, Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies remains among Man United’s targets for next year.
Davies is yet to sign a new contract with the Bundesliga side but he has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
United spent heavily in Ten Hag’s final window, bringing in five new signings for almost £200m before the 2024/25 season.
While Amorim will be overhauling the whole squad, the former Sporting Lisbon manager will be allowed to bring in some new players while some current players will be allowed to leave.
