Manchester United are reportedly working on signing a new left-back for Ruben Amorim, heading into the January transfer window.
Attacking full-backs are perhaps the most crucial cogs in Amorim’s 3-4-3 system, and United have struggled with both quality and numbers in that area of the pitch for over a year now.
In particular, injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia left Erik ten Hag with a major selection headache all season.
Amorim inherited the same issue and had to rely on Diogo Dalot to play on the left flank in his first game in charge of United.
After the full-time whistle against Ipswich Town, Amorim talked about Dalot’s struggle to stay in his position. The Portugal international used to drift into the midfield under Ten Hag, but the new head coach wants his left wing-back to stay wide.
The United board certainly see the concern, and are understood to be keen on addressing the position in the winter transfer window.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the Red Devils are “working to sign” a new left-back in January.
🚨✍️ #ManUtd are working to sign a new LB in Jan, although no decision has been made yet.
👀 The names currently considered the most are:
▪️ #AitNouri, closely followed by #CFC too;
▪️ #Chilwell, whose transfer terms would be convenient;
▪️ #Carreras, appreciated by Amorim. pic.twitter.com/8geu9HWFJc— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) November 27, 2024
He adds that Rayan Aït-Nouri, Ben Chilwell, and Álvaro Carreras are all being considered “although no decision has been made yet.”
Aït-Nouri, 23, has been one of Wolverhampton Wanderers’s stand-out players in recent seasons and has earned plenty of plaudits for his contribution in the final third.
The Algerian star, who is also being “closely followed” by Chelsea, has been directly involved in five goals in 12 Premier League appearances this term.
Meanwhile, Chilwell finds himself on the fringes of first-team at Chelsea and his “transfer terms would be convenient.”
Amorim also appreciates Carreras, who left United for Benfica in January. After an initial loan stint, the Portuguese outfit secured his services on a permanent basis in the summer. Akin to Aït-Nouri, the Spaniard is also very promising going forward.
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Vishal Singh
Vishal has covered football for over five years. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person. Big fan of ball-playing center-backs!
