Ruben Amorim has a huge task on his hands this summer to try and make himself a success as Manchester United manager, with an overhaul of the squad desperately needed.
Despite their poor form in the Premier League throughout 2024/25, the 40-year-old has the opportunity to end the season on a high given their semi-final status in the Europa League.
Regardless of whether the Red Devils go all the way and win the competition, it can’t deflect from the fact that new signings and departures are needed to restore the club’s former glory.
However, it’s down to Amorim to sell the right players and decide who the key additions are to fill any of the gaps left by their sales to push them back in the right direction.
With the window rapidly approaching, the hierarchy have wasted no time in trying to conduct business, looking to make a quick start in their ambitions of improving the side.
The latest on United’s hunt for summer signings
A striker has been at the top of United’s shopping list in recent weeks, as seen by their pursuit of landing Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap ahead of the summer window.
It was reported at one stage that the 22-year-old was their top target for the centre-forward position, but their hunt appears to have switched to Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The hierarchy have already made contact to sign the Frenchman, looking to land a new talisman, with the 27-year-old being a good option given his tally of 14 league goals in 2024/25.
However, despite their hunt for attackers, a new midfielder is also on the agenda, with Atalanta star Ederson the latest player touted with a switch to Old Trafford.
According to Fabrizio Romano, reporting for GIVEMESPORT, the Red Devils are already in talks over a move for the Brazilian, potentially partnering one of his compatriots at the club should they secure deals for the pair.
Why Ederson would be perfect for Cunha at United
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha appears to be the club’s number one target this summer, that’s if the latest rumours are to be believed over his potential move.
It was confirmed in recent days that the two sides were in talks over a deal that would see Amorim’s men trigger the 25-year-old’s £62.5m release clause in his contract.
Such a deal would improve the options at the manager’s disposal, with his tally of 14 league goals undoubtedly handing United the added attacking threat they’ve craved.
He could be aided in his attempts by Ederson should he, too, move to the Theatre of Dreams, with the 25-year-old having all the tools to provide Cunha with opportunities in attacking areas.
The Brazilian, who’s been labelled as a “monster” by The Mirror’s Ryan Taylor, has starred in possession this campaign, registering a staggering 6.5 progressive passes per 90 – handing Cunha with the ammunition needed in attacking areas.
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Ederson’s stats for Atalanta in Serie A (2024/25) |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Tally |
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Games played |
32 |
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Goals & assists |
5 |
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Pass accuracy |
87% |
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Progressive passes |
6.5 |
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Passes into final third |
5.3 |
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Passes into 18-yard box |
1.3 |
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Tackles won |
1.5 |
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Interceptions made |
1.2 |
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Aerials won |
1.3 |
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Stats via FBref |
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He’s also completed 5.3 passes into the final third at a completion rate of 87%, showcasing his impressive ability with the ball at his feet this year in Serie A.
Out of possession, Ederson has also impressed, winning 1.5 tackles per 90 and making 1.2 interceptions per game, having the ball-winning talents to be the perfect box-to-box option for Amorim.
If the side are to make the leap back up the league table in 2025/26, it’s pivotal that the board backs the manager in his quest to allow him to be a success in the role.
It’s unclear how much deals for Cunha and Ederson would set the hierarchy back in the upcoming window, but the pair are two additions that need to be made to improve the current situation.
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