Manchester United have asked three separate Premier League clubs for the availability of their players in this January transfer window, as Ruben Amorim looks to stamp his authority on the Red Devils squad.
Things haven’t been straightforward for the Portuguese boss at Old Trafford so far, with home defeats Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Bournemouth And Brighton going away Manchester United Struggles in the 13th.
But there are several positions in the squad that could improve, with left-back seemingly the priority for Amorim and Hierarchy at the moment.
Manchester United prefer left-wing backs
According to iManchester United have inquired about his availability Premier League Trio Milos Karkez at Bournemouth, Ryan Ait-Nouri the wolf And Crystal Palace Left-back Tyreek Mitchell, as Amorim looks to sign a specialist defender for the rest of the season.
Kerkage in particular has caught the attention of the Premier League’s elite this season, with consistently strong displays for 21-year-old Andoni Iraola. His intensity will suit Amorim’s high-pressing style of play, while his quality in the final third will also provide good value for the team.
Ait-Nouri and Mitchell are both similar options who enjoy going forward, but have endured somewhat difficult seasons with their respective clubs.
All three are 25 or younger, when they’re valuable transfer market Between £20m-£35m, highlighting the type of profile Manchester United are targeting.
However, the report adds that, while these inquiries have been made, Manchester United have settled on Lakers’ Patrick Dorgu as their priority target this January.
In Four four twoIn view of this, it would make sense for Manchester United to explore left-wing back options this window as the fitness of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malassier continue to raise questions. Kerkez or Ait-Nouri feel like the club’s best options of the aforementioned quartet given their qualities and Premier League experience, but Dorgu could be a risk that pays off.