After finishing his mission at Sporting CP in style with a crushing victory against Manchester City in the Champions League on November 5 (4-1), Ruben Amorim (39) said goodbye to the Portuguese team. He then took his flight to Manchester to take charge of the Red Devils. Chosen by management to succeed Erik ten Hag, the Portuguese started with a draw against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on November 24 (1-1). Since then, he has continued with 5 other matches, whether in the championship or in the Europa League. Thus, he has a record of 3 victories, 1 draw and 2 defeats in all competitions.
MU must sell to increase its transfer window budget
Amorim, who is trying to put his paw on the game and the collective, would be very surprised by the work he has to face, explained the English press. It must be said that he had time to make an initial inventory of the troops. And he wasn’t impressed by what he saw overall. But he must deal with this group, especially since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his teams, who are tightening the screws on MU, have already warned him that the transfer window budget for January 2025 would be reduced. THE Manchester Evening News mentioned an amount of €30 million. Despite everything, this envelope could swell in the event of a sale this winter. And in fact, the residents of Old Trafford have decided to open the door to many players, notably Marcus Rashford.
During the week, Sky Germany indicated that apart from Diallo, Mainoo, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Yoro, Onana and 2-3 other players, management is looking to sell almost everyone in 2025. But what about Amorim? This Friday, the Daily Mailwho confirms that the former SCP coach is only counting on 8 to 9 players, specifies that he is not convinced by his entire group and that he wants reinforcements in January. He wants to rely on a core of young players and he therefore knows that he will have to cut a few heads to be able to inflate his transfer window budget. Bruno Fernandes, whom Man U would like to keep ideally, will not be selected if a good offer arrives in the English offices. He has one of the best market values with Rasmus Højlund, who will not be selected either.
The Uruguayan is not “unsaleable”
Although it corresponds to the new project put in place, Alejandro Garnacho will also be sold if a good proposal is made. Same thing for players who are often injured and have impressive salaries, like Mason Mount and Luke Shaw. Finally, the Daily Mail indicates that certain elements who arrived last summer, like Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte, “are not on the list of players considered unsaleable.» If Man U would not be against keeping the former PSG player, the door is not closed for the 23-year-old player, less than six months after his signing. Last summer, the Mancuniens nevertheless pushed throughout the transfer window to find an agreement with PSG.
A perseverance which paid off since they enlisted the midfielder until June 2029. To achieve this, they spent €60 million. For the moment, Ugarte has participated in 17 matches in all competitions under his new colors (1001 minutes played, 1 assist), including 11 times as a starter. Despite the departure of Ten Hag, who had campaigned for his signature, Ugarte found Amorim, whom he knew at Sporting CP. But the Daily Mail ensures that he is not included in MU’s list of untouchables. It remains to be seen whether offers will arrive for the player, whose market value is estimated at €50 million by the specialist site. transfermarktand especially if the main interested party will be open to a new transfer in the coming months. What is certain is that PSG will follow all this very closely since the French champions will receive 10% in the event of resale.
