Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has dropped an extremely positive message regarding the club’s transfer ambitions.
United’s summer transfer window so far
Heading into the ongoing summer transfer window, bolstering the attacking department was United’s top priority, following a goal-shy 2024/25 season.
United have partially achieved this through the acquisitions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford respectively. They were two of the league’s most dangerous attackers last term, notching a combined 35 top-flight goals.
The Red Devils also announced the arrivals of youngsters Diego Leon and Enzo Kana-Biyik. Leon’s move to Old Trafford was however negotiated and agreed in January. The Paraguayan has been integrated into the first team while Kana-Biyik was sent out on loan to INEOS-owned FC Lausanne Sport in Switzerland.
At the moment, United’s focus appears to be on securing the services of a top-class striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko believed to be the leading name on their list.
But, Amorim also recently expressed a desire to sign a goalkeeper amidst uncertainty over the long-term suitability of Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano also relayed that United are likely to recruit a midfielder.
🚨 Manchester United are seriously considering to add one more midfielder to the squad, in case of good opportunity.
Understand internal talks also focused on new signing in midfield, not only striker and GK.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 2, 2025
United’s financial troubles have been well-documented and the sentiment has consistenly been that the club needs to sell before they can dip into the market but Amorim has insisted that money to spend on players is available.
Amorim on United’s transfer activity
The Portuguese coach told The Telegraph, “I think if we were in a different moment, I would be more concerned about that [rival clubs spending more than United].”
“I’m really happy with the players that we bring in. They proved themselves in the Premier League, so I’m not concerned about the physical aspect. All the players that we want to bring to Manchester, any coach would want them.”
“I can guarantee you, if you bring any manager here, they will say: ‘Bryan, thank you. Matheus Cunha, thank you.’ And then you have the potential of these kids that are really important for us.”
Many may feel that United are smiles away from challenging for football’s most prestigious trophies like the Premier League and Champions League.
However, Amorim does not share this opinion. He noted, “I have no doubts because there are some things that you cannot buy and this club has that – the pedigree, the history, the fans.”
“We have that. I think that is clear. Then the money. We have money. We have money without the Champions League. So we can. We’ll have money and more money in the future. And we are doing everything.”
“You talk with Omar and all these guys, they are making all the strategy to have more money in the future. So that will not be a problem. And then I think it’s clearly the culture. If we have a different culture, with all the pedigree, the money, all these things, we can return to our place. And that is clear.”
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