Manchester United Shows Significant Interest in Star Managed by Ruben Amorim: Report

Manchester United is reportedly aiming to reconnect Ruben Amorim with one of his former players at Old Trafford, as the Portuguese manager embarks on reshaping the squad in January.

Having Marcus Rashford openly expressing his intention to depart the club, alongside several other first-team players being out of favor at Manchester United, it appears that a significant overhaul is on the horizon in the upcoming winter transfer window.

New signings are also part of the plan, particularly a player Amorim is familiar with who is rumored to be on his way to the Red Devils.

Manchester United ‘strongly interested’ in Nuno Mendes

As reported by Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United is “strongly interested” in acquiring PSG left-back Nuno Mendes in January.

PSG is eager to retain the 22-year-old, who they signed permanently from Sporting CP in the summer of 2022 for €38m. However, with his contract winding down and numerous suitors on the prowl, Mendes might hesitate to sign an extension as he ponders his options.

Amorim is well-acquainted with Mendes, having given him his debut in 2020 when he was only 17. Mendes thrived under Amorim’s guidance, making 35 appearances across all competitions in the 2020/21 season before his transfer to PSG.

Having already established himself as a regular left-wing back in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation, Mendes could adapt swiftly at Old Trafford if he makes a mid-season transition. Both players share the same agents, which significantly increases the odds of a potential transfer.

Rated at €55m by Transfermarkt, Mendes would be a costly investment for Manchester United. The report further mentions that the Red Devils are also eyeing Theo Hernandez and Alphonso Davies to fill the left-wing back position, indicating that Mendes’s move is not a certainty.

In FourFourTwo‘s perspective, the source is reliable and credible, lending significant weight to the potential link between Manchester United and Mendes. The relationship between Amorim and the player could be crucial in the negotiations, but whether a deal can be finalized in January remains uncertain.