Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has personally requested two summer signings, including an “exciting” £30m+ winger, according to a report.
Amorim called into question
It was always going to be a difficult task to take on the Man United job, with the squad underperforming for such a sustained period, and it would be fair to say it has been a mixed start for Amorim at Old Trafford.
There is now a feeling some of the players have doubts about whether the former Sporting CP boss’ style of play will prove to be successful, and Gary Neville has also been critical of the new three-at-the-back formation.
“I thought it would get better when Ruben Amorim came in, the enthusiasm of him and the new system, the players would buy into and we’d see a bounce, but we’ve seen the absolute opposite and it’s got a lot worse.
“They (United) are obviously going to stick with Amorim. But the more you lose, the more difficult it is for the manager to convince the players of his idea.”
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With the Portuguese coach unwilling to compromise on his principles, the only solution is to bring in new options who will buy in to his system, and a report from Spain has revealed he has now requested the signing of two players he knows very well.
Amorim is said to have personally requested INEOS sign Geovany Quenda and Viktor Gyokeres in the summer, and there is a feeling the opportunity to be a part of their former manager’s project could help lure the duo to Old Trafford.
The 40-year-old is keen to bring in players familiar with his style of play, meaning Gyokeres fits the bill, and there are even rumours a pre-summer agreement has already been reached for the Sweden superstar.
Quenda could be an “exciting” signing
Gyokeres has made a name for himself with his fantastic goal-scoring record in Portugal, and while Quenda is a little more obscure, there are plenty of signs he could also be a good addition this summer.
The winger is still only 17-years-old, but he has managed to force his way into the Sporting first team this season, picking up four assists in the league and receiving high praise from football talent scout Jacek Kulig after bagging his first goal.
Quenda’s emergence as a key player for Sporting at such a young age indicates he could be a fantastic signing for United, but it also means he will not come cheap, with a report revealing the teenager may cost £30m+.
