January is fast approaching and Ruben Amorim will have his first opportunity to make changes to the Manchester United squad since taking over in November.
The 39-year-old will have numerous big decisions to make over the futures of a number of first-team members, while also potentially looking to improve their standings as they look to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Any player who completes a move to Old Trafford will have to adapt to Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, which has worked wonders so far, helping them to a 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City last weekend.
Such a switch has left the likes of Alejandro Garnacho struggling to retain their places following a change in management, with the Argentinian missing out on the trip to the Etihad after being left out of the squad entirely.
However, if recent reports are to be believed, he may find it more difficult to regain a starting spot if a deal is struck for a player who appears to be on the Red Devils’ radar.
Manchester United bid for attacking sensation
According to a Spanish media report, Manchester United have made a ‘formal offer’ Signed Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams ahead of the January transfer window.
The Red Devils are not the only team pursuing the Spaniard, with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona also eyeing a move for the 22-year-old. €58m (£47m) release clause in his current deal.
Despite the interest from the aforementioned clubs, the report states that Manchester United are currently looking to leading the race for his signature Amorim hopes to get his first addition in the coming weeks.
Williams caught the eye in the summer when he scored in the Euro 2024 final against England, breaking the hearts of a country that had not won a major international trophy in 58 years.
Any deal would likely mean the end of a player’s time at Old Trafford, potentially ending his long-term relationship with the club given his own rumors surrounding a potential move.
Why Williams could be an upgrade to Rashford
Marcus Rashford has been with Manchester United since he was a boy, but broke into the first team as a teenager in 2016, scoring four goals in his first two appearances.
since then he Appeared more than 400 times He has played under a number of managers at Old Trafford but looks likely to be out of the running under Amorim’s new regime after being left out of the trip to the Etihad alongside Garnacho kick the ball.
It’s safe to say the Englishman now needs a fresh start to reignite his once promising career, but the club will hold on £40m area With interest from Saudi Arabia.
That would be a decent fee given his poor form in recent months, but given recent reports they would have a ready-made replacement themselves if they signed Williams.
When comparing their respective numbers this season, it’s clear that the Spaniard will be an upgrade over the current first-team stars, taking the forward line to the next level in the process.
Williams was previously known as “one of the best wingersAnalyst Ben Mattinson said he may have fewer goals and assists so far, but average more progressive carry Successful receptions per 90 seconds – Potential for an exciting partnership with Amad Diallo, who has established a role on the right-hand side.
Nico Williams vs. Marcus Rashford in 2024/25 | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (per 90 people) | williams | Rashford |
Games played | 16 | 15 |
Goals and assists | 4 | 5 |
progressive carry | 6.3 | 1.8 |
progressive pass | 3.2 | 1.9 |
Create the action of the shot | 5.4 | 2.7 |
Takeover completed | 2.9 | 0.8 |
Acceptance percentage | 37% | twenty three% |
aerials win | 47% | 42% |
Statistics passed FB reference | ||
He also produced more shot-creating movements and progressive passes, adding the creative threat he hoped for in the final third to help him achieve his goals of success at Old Trafford.
Considering his numbers this season, a transfer fee of £47 million is an absolute bargain and if Rashford leaves in the near future, fans will forget about him.
However, given the interest elsewhere, United must move quickly to secure his services to avoid missing out on a talent who will only improve further at a young age.
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