Manchester United are reportedly already in talks with a £100m striker over a summer move to Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim looks to leave his mark on the current squad.
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When 2025 arrives, there is no doubt that United will once again have to endure a busy transfer window in order to right the several mistakes they made during Erik ten Hag’s tenure. It has become clear that certain stars are unlikely to fit into Amorim’s complex 3-4-2-1 system, which features full-backs rather than wingers and two advanced No. 10s.
Marcus Rashford could be one of the casualties of this system change, with recent reports even suggesting Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sign a £40m move for struggling Manchester United in 2025 The forwards parted ways. After a shock departure, Rashford can finally rediscover his best form away from Old Trafford, with La Liga giants Barcelona reportedly interested.
Meanwhile, with one striker likely to leave, the Red Devils appear to be turning their attention to a player who can finally sharpen United’s sluggish frontline in 2025.
According to Trivela via Sport Witness, Manchester United already in talks with Joao Pedro A summer move from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Brazilian is reportedly ready to ditch the Seagulls in 2025.
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However, an exit won’t be easy given the Sussex club’s reported high regard for their star player. A huge £100 million. Whether United can afford to spend that kind of money, especially if they fail to qualify for the Champions League again, remains to be seen unless they can cash in on a few names.
Pedro would certainly be an instant upgrade to Joshua Zirkzee if United pursue this pricey deal, and is a player who could improve on Rasmus Hoylund Hojlund, who will definitely be one of this summer’s signings.
‘The great’ Pedro fits Amorim’s system
While Rashford was a square peg under Amorim, Pedro is the perfect fit under the former Sporting CP boss. The mighty Hoylund will become his new Victor Jakreis, with Pedro able to sit alongside Bruno Fernandes in one of the more advanced No. 10 roles to form an attacking trio at Old Trafford and Finally ending the Red Devils’ goal woes.
Premier League Stats 24/25 (FB reference As of December 15) | Joao Pedro | Rasmus Hoylund | Bruno Fernandez |
|---|---|---|---|
minute | Chapter 589 | 607 | 1,249 |
Target | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Assist | 3 | 0 | 5 |
expected goals | 2.4 | 1.8 | 4.4 |
A positive sign is that both Pedro and Hoylund have exceeded their expected goals this season, with both forwards more than capable of seizing the opportunity when it comes. This is where Fernandez left his mark. The Manchester United captain has already provided five assists this season, a number that will only increase after Pedro if the Red Devils sign the Brazilian.
Called “great” by former manager Roberto de Zerbi Last year, Pedro looked destined to reach the top, which could come about with a summer move to Old Trafford.
