Manchester United has been known to spend cash in recent years, and has driven out £600 million under the guidance of former boss Eric Ten Hagg, but it appears that more money will be spent in this window.
Current manager Reuben Amorim has already spent nearly £100 million since retrieving his reins in November, with two additions being made since Patrick Dolgue and Matthew Cunya arrived.
However, there is no denying that additional funds will need to use this window to help the club set up the Premier League table and prevent it from repeating last season.
The Red Devils have been in over a decade without league victory. This is something Amorim has been entrusted with changing, but it’s safe to say it will be a long-term project to change the sides.
Money must be spent on the market to support a 40-year-old child, and many names have been mentioned as potential targets for the ongoing window.
The latest on United Hunt for new additions from United this summer
Over the past few days, striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a potential addition to the side after United made contact with Aston Villa over the moves of England International.
He’s been discussing with Chelsea about French forward Christopher Nekunk’s moves rather than the only forward on the radar.
However, according to one Spanish outlet, Red Devils has made significant progress in contracting PSG’s Fabian Ruiz, with important work being done in the midfield division as well.
The report alleges that Amorim has an offer of “at the table” to Spanish International, which won the Champions League on Luis Enrique’s side at the end of last season.
The 29-year-old also may be open to a potential move towards Old Trafford, and says the hierarchy sees him as an important part of the puzzle in his quest for future success.
Why United’s £43 million target is best for Mbeumo
Bryan Mbeumo has been a player who has been firmly involved with the radar on United’s radar for the past few weeks, and the Saga shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
The Brentford star was eligible for two separate bids from Amorim’s side, with the latest offer of £55 million and the add-on £7.5 million denied by a man from Keith Andrews.
However, the Cameroonian, who scored a 20-league goal last season, had previously stated his desire to move to Old Trafford, but was able to stay in GTEC over the summer window.
The Red Devils are expected to return with another offer.
Given his record in front of the goal, he will likely pass on the club the necessary threat they were hunting, but he will certainly be supported by his attempts in Fabian’s moves.
When he delves into the Spanish statistics for the 2024/25 campaign in League One, he has many talents to watch as he star in Old Trafford’s Mbeumo.
Labeled “incredible” by journalist Zach Lowy, Fabian has demonstrated his ability to register 9.6 progressive passes per 90, register 2.2 progressive carrys per 90, and bring the ball into the area ahead.
Fabien Lewis Statistics for League 1 PSG (2024/25) | |
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Statistics (per 90) | totalling |
The game has been played | 30 |
Goals and Assistance | 9 |
Accuracy | 91% |
Progressive Pass | 9.6 |
Progressive Carry | 2.2 |
Key path has been created | 1.7 |
Move to the last third | 7.3 |
Statistics via FBREF |
He also has the tools to notch key passes of 1.7 per 90, complete a 7.3 pass in the final third, and provide the opportunity to thrive on something like Mbeumo.
The Spaniard also thrived without the ball, earning 1.7 tackles per 90, creating a clearance of 1.3 – passing the perfect box-to-box option to Amorim within his 3-4-2-1 system.
It is unclear whether the French outfit will accept the suggestions of the midfielder rumors, but it is clear that he has the tools to thrive under the age of 40 in Old Trafford.
The prospect of Ruiz linking with Mbeumo at the Theatre of Dreams is certainly exciting, and he may have the ability to take the club one step closer to the top of the table.
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