“I don’t need a striker, that particular player is all I need this January”: Ruben Amorim asks Man Utd to sign “complete” star; INEOS preparing £50m+ bid

Ruben Amorim has allegedly acknowledged that his team may be the weakest in Manchester United’s history and has urged the acquisition of a crucial defensive reinforcement this month.

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Upon accepting Manchester United’s invitation to succeed Erik ten Hag, Amorim would have recognised the significant challenge ahead of him. Nevertheless, he would not have anticipated that, only months later, he would be conceding the deficiencies in talent within his team.

The appropriateness of the former Sporting Club manager’s comments is debatable; yet, his appraisal may not have been erroneous. The Red Devils presently occupy the 13th position after 22 Premier League matches, positioned nearer to the relegation zone than to any European qualification spot. It would be an understatement to assert that they require reinforcements.

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In that regard, individuals like Patrick Dorgu have poised themselves to dominate the news. The Lecce defender might promptly address Amorim’s wing-back dilemma, as reports indicate that those at Old Trafford are poised to initiate discussions for his acquisition this month. However, he is not the sole individual who may appear.

Reports from Spain indicate that Amorim has urged Manchester United to acquire Ousmane Diomande in addition to Dorgu, with INEOS planning a €60 million (£51 million) bid to provide United with a crucial defensive enhancement.

Amorim would likely benefit from Diomande’s familiarity, as the defender possesses an in-depth understanding of his system, having achieved significant success when working under Amorim at Sporting.

Amorim urgently requires a “complete” Diomande at Manchester United.

Manchester United’s difficulties under Amorim should not be particularly surprising. Ultimately, they are employing a back three formation with perhaps just one defender, Harry Maguire, who is suitable for this configuration, while seeking to utilise wing-backs while without a single genuine wing-back on their present roster. The situation has been characterised by a mismatch since the appointment of their new boss.

Consequently, Diomande could alleviate their difficulties. A defender who has excelled in a back three under Amorim and a player poised for further improvement at just 21 years of age, £51 million may swiftly become a value acquisition. Designated as “complete” by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, Diomande is undoubtedly a player to monitor.

Consequently, Diomande should merely be the initial addition to Manchester United’s reinforcements as they endeavour to construct a team for Amorim that may excel in his preferred method at Old Trafford.