Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. Had Ruben Amorim had his way, he would have been the headline arrival at Manchester United this coming summer. After making the decision to sack Erik ten Hag on October 28, United immediately identified Amorim as their leading target to replace the Dutchman.
The Portuguese chief was riding the crest of a wave at Sporting Lisbon and had been linked with both Liverpool and Manchester City earlier in the year.
Despite his stock being at an all-time high, Amorim wanted to see the season out with Sporting. United, however, told him it was now or never. And I knew that in six months I would know that I wouldn't be at Sporting. As a result of making the switch mid-season, Amorim has been able to analyse United's problems up close. To say he has a lot to sort out is an understatement. But the hope is United can limp their way to the summer and then begin the first phase of the Amorim rebuild.
However, significant investment is going to be required, likewise patience, with not every issue going to be able to be addressed in just one window. Nevertheless, United have three main priorities ahead of the summer they can ill-afford not to address. Signing an established goalscorer who will come in and hit the ground running has to occupy top spot on United's to-do list this summer.
After taking punts on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in back-to-back summer windows, the addition of a proven marksman has never been greater. Amorim wanted to add a striker to his squad in the final days of the January window but United chose to prioritise spending in the summer instead.
