Man United are preparing a £51m bid for the star

The last few weeks of the January transfer window were dominated by departures from the club Manchester Unitedwith countless players being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.

However, this is what is needed below Reuben Amorim if the 39-year-old is to be successful during his time in charge, which will allow him to make his mark on the side later on.

Antony seems to be getting closer to the loan to join Spain’s Real Betis until the end of the season, with Marcus Rashford still tipped to leave his boyhood club.

The Englishman was the subject of interest from the side like AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund over the past few weeks but is no closer to securing a move after being left out of every matchday squad since the start of December.

Such departures could free up wages, allowing the new boss to make his own additions to the squad and potentially end their dismal run of form in Premier League.

Man Utd have launched a bid for young talent this month

According to a Spanish newspaper, Man United is ready to make an offer get Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande before the window closes in a few weeks.

The 21-year-old performed in all but one Liga Portugal trip during the 2024/25 season, breaking into the first team under Amorim during their time together at the club.

The report claims that the Red Devils are preparing a bid of around €60m (£51m) for the Ivorian to provide extra depth in the backline for the Amors.

Given his tender years, he could be an immediate and long-term option in the heart of defense for the former Sporting boss, allowing him to work with a player he knows very well given their time together.

However, while it could be an expensive addition, it would provide an excellent partnership between Diomande and another new addition who has been constantly rumored to be moving to Old Trafford.

Why Diomande could form an unlikely partnership with Dorgu

Diomande is not the only player touted to have moved to the North West in recent days, United too interested in Lecce left back Patrick Dorgu over the change this month.

The 20-year-old has been in great form in Serie A this season, scored three times and recorded one assist in his 20 appearances, leading to rumors of a move to England.

Dorgu, who would be a key addition to Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, fits the bill perfectly with his high energy allowing him to make an impact at both ends of the pitch.

The Denmark international could star in the back line alongside Diomande who should both complete the transfer, with the Ivory Coast star having the skills to improve options in the defensive department while giving Dorg the chance to thrive in attacking areas.

The centre-back, who joined Sporting in January 2023, was a dominant force at the back, winning three aerial duels at 90 in 2024/25, with a success rate of 72% – showing his talents which would undoubtedly improve the current unit in the North West.

He is too won 63% of the fights he came in, managing to complete 1.3 interceptions per 90, with his attributes hopefully ending the club’s current run of 13 games without a goal.

Diomande, which was previously labeled as “world class” by analyst Alex Brice, completed 94% of his passes, averaging 81 of 90, giving Dorg the opportunity to make an impact inside offensive areas.

Such a transfer would allow the central defender to follow in the footsteps of Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo in moving to Old Trafford from Sporting – and both have become fan favorites in the process.

While the deal would cost the Red Devils a huge transfer fee this month, it is one that would massively strengthen the defensive department, looking to put an immediate end to the current back crisis.

Diomande has the tools to make an immediate impact, but also has bags of potential to further improve and become one of the leading talents in Europe for years to come.