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Manchester United are looking to bring one of Ruben Amorim's former players to Old Trafford in January
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Manchester United are closing in on the signing of one of Rubem Amorim’s former players in January. Amorim’s Manchester United have had a better time of it so far this season and are genuinely in contention for Champions League qualification as things stand. In order to do this they will need to dip into the transfer market in the next month and add some quality depth to the squad to ensure they can keep up to pace with those around them in the fight for European places. Get Manchester United tickets at Seat Unique Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans. Under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United signed several of his former players, perhaps unwisely. Antony and Lisandro Martinez immediately followed him from Ajax, while Andre Onana joined a year later. Neither Antony, nor Onana are at the club any more, while Martinez has been plagued by injuries in the past few seasons.
Amorim is yet to sign one of his former players, although they were strongly linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres in the summer, and Manuel Ugarte was already part of the Manchester United squad when he joined. However, that could all be about to change as they line up a move for one of his former players in January. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. TEAMtalk are reporting that over the weekend, scouts were present at Sporting’s game against AVS Futebol SAD in order to watch wing-back Maxi Araujo. The Red Devils have watched Araujo several times in the last year, and he can play either as a left-back or a winger. The reason that is significant is because Amorim has reportedly requested depth in that position, but wants the player to be more attacking minded. Araujo has recorded three goals and an assist across all competitions so far this season.
Araujo is one of four players in this position that Manchester United are interested in, alongside Benfica’s Samuel Dahl, Lorient’s Arsene Kouassi and Club Brugge’s Joaquin Seys. Amorim seems hell-bent on sticking with his 3-4-3 system, so therefore this move seems a sensible one in Four Four Two’s view. Araujo is valued at €17 million by Transfermarkt. Manchester United are next in Premier League action against Bournemouth. Ewan is a freelance writer and social media manager who has worked for The Athletic, GOAL, 90min and One Football. From Gelsenkirchen to Riyadh, he has covered some of the biggest games in football in his three years in the industry. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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