According to reports, Manchester United are already ‘advancing’ to secure their first summer signing ahead of a major squad overhaul.
The Red Devils require a huge rebuild as they are enduring a miserable season under head coach Ruben Amorim. They are looking over their shoulders in the bottom half of the Premier League table as one of the most out-of-form teams in the division.
Amorim presumably wanted to make several high-profile signings in January but United’s limited budget provided a significant stumbling block.
Man Utd only offloaded Marcus Rashford and Antony, who left to join Aston Villa and Real Betis respectively on loan. This meant Patrick Dorgu – for an initial fee of around £25m – was the only player they bought in January.
One of United’s main issues under Amorim is that their squad is not currently suited to his preferred 3-4-3 formation and the signing of left wing-back Dorgu has slightly eased their issues.
A summer priority for Man Utd will be to sign another wing-back and they are being heavily linked with Sporting Lisbon teenager Geovany Quenda, who made his breakthrough under Amorim.
The 17-year-old winger is enjoying a remarkable debut season for his boyhood club and Man Utd are among the clubs interested in signing him.
A report from journalist Ben Jacobs claims “talks are advancing” between all parties and Quenda has a “desire to join United”.
“Talks are advancing, but not necessarily advanced, because Manchester United are sticking to their number,” Jacobs said.
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“And at the moment, as you would expect, Sporting are doing the same as well.
“So there has been a little bit of an impasse, but Jorge Mendes is directly involved in negotiations, and because the player has a desire to join Manchester United, they remain hopeful that something can get done.
“They see appeal in a talented teenager who can join when he’s 18, and can play right-wing or right wing-back.”
It has also been suggested that the Red Devils could re-sign Paul Pogba following his Juventus exit and Dwight Yorke has explained why they should sanction his return.
“It’s an interesting take. I would give Paul Pogba a third chance, definitely, because of what United currently have and because of what we know he is capable of producing,” Yorke said.
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“Obviously, with two months left, I would say, let’s have a look. Give him a contract. You’ve got time here to prove yourself.
“You can come and play and help us out with the situation I’m sure Pogba would be very keen. Maybe he might want a long-term deal because of the security.
“I can see why his name has been mentioned because United have struggled, and Pogba is a damn good player.
“Even though he’s 31, I think he’s far better than what we have now. And if you’re going to get a player for free, who’s far better than all our players in midfield, then you do it.”
