Amorim requests signing of €60m-rated Spanish striker, United to try to “close the deal” in January – report

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim wants the club to sign FC Porto sensation Samu Omorodion in January, as per reports.

Amorim suffered his first defeat as United manager on Wednesday, as Arsenal’s exceptional set-pieces undid the Red Devils’ promising defensive work at the Emirates. In open play, Arsenal struggled to break United’s compact shape and had to rely on two goals from corner routines to grab all three points.

While the visitors’ defence impressed, their attack lacked edge and didn’t do much to test Arsenal’s backline. This has once again underlined that Amorim needs backing in January to challenge the likes of Arsenal from this season onwards.

It is now being suggested Amorim believes the same and has urged the United board to bring in attacking reinforcements sooner rather than later.

A report from Spain relayed by Football365 claims Amorim “has made his priority clear for the upcoming transfer window”, asking the club’s hierarchy to find the money to sign his top target, Omorodion.

The Spaniard, who left Atletico Madrid for Porto in the summer, has hit the ground running in Portugal, scoring 13 goals in just 16 appearances across all competitions. He scored a brace against United in the Europa League earlier this campaign.

The highly-rated striker was also on Chelsea’s radar during the summer and the Blues came very close to securing his services before the move collapsed, opening the door for Porto to take advantage.

However, the way he has started at the club, they might not be able to hold onto him for too long amid United’s interest.

It is believed that the former Sporting CP boss “has closely observed Omorodion’s development since his beginnings in Spain and his subsequent explosion in Portugal.”

Accordingly, the Portuguese tactician has “specifically requested” the signing of the 20-year-old. The idea is allegedly backed by the United board and they are willing to make a “significant financial effort to close the deal.”

It is added that there is “talk of a possible offer of around 60 million euros, a figure that could convince Porto to let their star player leave.”

Further, the Spain international, having already missed an opportunity to move to the Premier League, is thought to be keen on the idea of playing in England and joining one of the biggest clubs in the world.

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