According to rumors, Manchester United and Ruben Amorim have three midfield possibilities they might bring to Old Trafford to play alongside Bruno Fernandes in the upcoming campaign.
In an effort to bolster their first-team roster under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, the Red Devils are expected to recruit a new midfield player this summer.
There aren’t many choices for Amorim’s United tactical scheme, and the Portuguese coach, 40, is reportedly eager to add a new defensive midfield player.
Christian Eriksen, a Danish midfielder, left Old Trafford this summer, and the United boss had to deal with midfield ailments last season.
Following the acquisitions of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Matheus Cunha from Wolves, Bruno Fernandes is anticipated to play deeper for United as part of the midfield pivot.
Both Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz and Atalanta star Ederson are “alternative” options for Manchester United to think about.
Fabrizio Romano clarified on his YouTube channel that following Tottenham’s loan signing of Joao Palhinha, Manchester United would consider a different midfield profile fit.
Joao Palhinha was connected to United, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils “considered the opportunity” to sign the midfielder from Bayern Munich this summer.
However, according to TEAMtalk, the Red Devils have “three names under consideration” and United has “alternative” choices to Bayern loanee Palhinha.
The 26-year-old defensive midfielder from Atalanta, Ederson, has been the target of United’s transfer interest in recent months. The Red Devils may want to look into this alternative.
The Brazil international’s contract expires in 2027, and Atalanta, a Serie A team, is reportedly asking a cost of about £63 million before allowing Ederson, who is linked to United, to leave the team.
Douglas Luiz, who has been judged surplus to needs at Serie A team Juventus, is another option Ederson mentioned that United may pursue.
In light of Manchester United’s interest in Ederson and Douglas Luiz, Ruben Amorim’s stance on Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand
The Old Lady is prepared to cash in on the former Aston Villa player, while Juventus is apparently holding out for an asking price of £40 million for Douglas Luiz, who is linked to Everton.
It is thought that Ruben Amorim is eager to reunite with Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand, even if United is interested in both Ederson of Atalanta and Luiz of Juventus.
According to TEAMtalk, Amorim’s “top choice” is the midfielder from Sporting and Denmark, while Ederson, Luiz, and Morten Hjulmand are all on United’s “shortlist.”
Hjulmand is under contract with Sporting until 2028, with a €60 million release clause set for the United target. He has been linked to Manchester City and Juventus.