5 players Amorim should sign for Man Utd

Although it’s starting to feel like deja vu, once again it would be an exaggeration to say yes Manchester United needs a major overhaul under a new manager Reuben Amorim.

That’s exactly what they needed when David Moyes arrived, then again Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. And who could forget the transfer window that included the return of Cristiano Ronaldo and the arrival of Jadon Sancho under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

After rebuilding their side using materials suggested by Erik ten Hag before seeing his house shaken, inflated and demolished by the rest Premier LeagueThe Red Devils must look to the transfer market to help Amorim turn things around at Old Trafford.

The former Sporting CP boss has already shown what he is capable of by beating Manchester City and picking up a point at Anfield against Liverpool in what should have been a three-legged tie, but defeats to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth have revealed he cannot perform miracles.

However, if INEOS really want to turn things around at Old Trafford, signing these five players would be a good place to start.

1

Bryan Mbeumo

Brentford

If INEOS are to prove their transfer genius and lead Manchester United out of an era of costly big-name transfer blunders, signing Bryan Mbeum would be an intelligent first move. The Brentford winger is more than ready for a big move, and with Marcus Rashford leaving Old Trafford, he should be high on the Red Devils’ list of potential replacements.

Still only 25 and at the peak of his powers, Mbeumo’s ability to play on the wing and in a striker role would kill two birds with one stone for Amorim, who could deploy the versatile star alongside Rasmus Hojlund.

The Bees have benefited in the past from Mbeum’s link-up with a fellow striker when he thrived alongside Ivan Toney, and now Manchester United should aim to prosper by combining their powerful striker with the quicker, smarter Brentford player, who is reportedly worth a whopping £60m this month.

2

Antonee Robinson

Fulham

The issue that remains unresolved even as the revolving door of managers at Manchester United continues is that of left-back. Whether it was Solskjaer, Ten Hag or others, Luke Shaw remained the man counted on to fill the left back spot. Amorim and INEOS must simply put an end to that trend amid the England international’s inability to stay fit.

Someone like Antonee Robinson should be in his place. The Fulham star has arguably been the best left-back in the Premier League so far this season and his attacking output suggests he would be ready to slot straight into Amorim’s left-wing role within his Manchester United front five.

Not many players have been able to match Robinson’s assist performance throughout the current campaign, with Dalot simply a level below the American, who could immediately solve United’s problems on the left.

3

Goncalo Inacio

Sporting CP

While some may be daunted by the number of former Ajax players who have struggled to feature under Ten Hague, Goncalo Inacio and Amorim could form a far more successful story, which is set to begin as early as this month.

Looking at Manchester United’s backline, there were too many square pegs in round holes to give the United boss a mere fighting chance.

The former Sporting coach is in desperate need of a centre-back capable of thriving in his system – ideally someone he knows well. Therefore, Inacio could be the perfect choice. A defender who played his best football under Amorim and one who can play on the left wing and at centre-back, all signs point to him as the final solution for the Red Devils.

Inacio’s name has been mentioned along with Manchester United for some time, and so has his reported a release clause of just £50m they should make any deal even more tempting to move on before the end of the January transfer window. Along with Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, the Portuguese international could quickly seal what has been leaked in recent months.

4

João Gomes

Wolverhampton Wanderers

After failing to sign Joao Gomes last summer and eventually settling for Manuel Ugarte, Manchester United should once again be in the hunt for the Wolverhampton Wanderers man to form quite the midfield partnership.

Amorim’s system certainly needs an additional No. 6 alongside Ugarte, and when it’s not Kobbie Mainoo, he simply cannot be the Christian Eriksen he turns to. Gomes should appear in his place.

While he is Brazilian announced a price tag of £38 million last summer quickly snubbed United from any deal, Wolves’ current fight to avoid relegation could see a drop in value just in time for those at Old Trafford to make their move. If the Midlands club go bust, that £38m price tag should fall into a bargain area for any club willing to complete a summer raid.

Ten Hag’s lackluster midfield was arguably his biggest weakness and the start of his downfall, but Amorim can quickly turn that story on its head by welcoming Gomes and turning the Dutchman’s shortcomings into his greatest strength at Old Trafford.

5

Viktor Gyokeres

Sporting CP

Under normal circumstances, any club in the bottom half of the Premier League would be locked out of signing one of the best strikers in world football. But not every bottom half of the team bears the name Manchester United, and not every bottom half of the team would favor Amor in the pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres.

The Sporting star has thrived under the current United boss and is destined to be a game changer wherever he finds himself next, especially if it’s Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have been crying out for a talisman for some time. Hojlund has arrived and has yet to prove he’s ready to steal the show, while Joshua Zirkzee is more likely to head for the exit door than burst into life in Manchester United colours, opening the door for Gyokeres to do the job many have shied away from.

with reported £80m release clauseGyokeres wouldn’t come cheap, but he would more than repay the Red Devils if he can repeat the goalscoring record that even Erling Haaland has struggled to match at times this season.