Revealed: Man United line up January defender deal after Amorim plea

Man United are plotting to land a new left wing-back in January if the right target becomes available, sources have told Football Insider. Luke Shaw... The post Revealed: Man United line up January defender deal after Amorim plea appeared first on Football Insider.

Dec 14, 2024 - 02:00
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Revealed: Man United line up January defender deal after Amorim plea

Man United are plotting to land a new left wing-back in January if the right target becomes available, sources have told Football Insider.

Luke Shaw has suffered an injury setback after returning to action in recent weeks, meaning Diogo Dalot has been playing on his weaker side under new boss Ruben Amorim.

Amorim is believed to be keen to improve his new squad in the new year but will be hamstrung by financial restrictions – brought on in part due to the sacking of Erik ten Hag and his appointment.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (9 December) that it will be “difficult” for the club to give the Portuguese boss any big-money permanent signings in January – despite his pleas for reinforcements.

However, United are able to make loan signings and could explore that market to find a stop-gap solution on the left side of Amorim’s new-look defence.

The former Sporting CP boss is likely to have to wait until next summer before he is able to shape the rest of his squad to his liking at Old Trafford.

Wing-back is top Man United target for January

Amorim also has Tyrell Malacia to call on in the left wing-back area but like Shaw, he has had repeated problems with injuries and will need to be managed carefully in the coming months.

Malacia started in the 2-0 defeat against Arsenal but was hooked at half-time to make way for Amad Diallo, who has filled in at right wing-back with Dalot swapping sides.

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United sit 13th in the Premier League table with Amorim winning just one of his first four top-flight games in the Old Trafford hot seat.

The Red Devils are next in action against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday (12 December).

In other news, United insider shares Diogo Dalot transfer update.

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