Manchester United need to conduct shrewd business this summer if they are to make amends for the dismal season they’ve endured throughout 2024/25.
Ruben Amorim faces a make-or-break window to try and change the club’s fortunes, desperately needing the funds and to make the changes he desires to his squad.
He’s only had one window to make transfers, signing Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven back in January, but the Red Devils are set for an action-packed summer.
Dorgu
All areas of the pitch are in drastic need of investment to push them back towards the top end of the Premier League, arguably where they belong given their previous success.
With just a couple of weeks until the window, the hierarchy has already wasted no time in making moves in the transfer market as they look to back the manager in the coming months.
An update on Man Utd’s hunt for new signings
Over the last couple of days, huge progress has been made in the club’s attempts to land Wolves star Matheus Cunha, with both parties already in talks over a switch to Old Trafford.
The Brazilian international has a £62.5m release clause within his current deal at Molineux, with the forward open to a move to join the Red Devils in the coming months.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that talks were underway for the 25-year-old’s signature, with United’s potential lack of European football not an issue in any deal this summer.
However, Cunha could also be joined at Old Trafford by James McAtee, after it emerged that Amorim was planning a shock move for the Manchester City star.
According to The Guardian, the Red Devils are plotting a summer deal for the 22-year-old attacker, who could depart the Etihad for more regular minutes in the upcoming window.
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Back in August last year, United decided to sell midfielder Scott McTominay to Italian side Napoli, leaving the side after seven years in the first-team and recruiting a £25m fee in the process.
The Scottish international made over 250 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring on 29 occasions, catching the eye with his box-crashing ability, often producing numerous key goals.
However, less than a year after departing the club, there’s already been rumours of a potential return for the 28-year-old, with it unclear if he or his current side would entertain a deal.
They could avoid a return for McTominay by pursuing a deal for McAtee, with the English youngster able to be the Red Devils’ next version of the former fan favourite.
The similarities are there for all to see with their goalscoring ability from a midfield role, whilst also both coming through the academy setup of a club in Manchester.
When comparing their respective figures from the current campaign, the City star has managed to outperform the Scotsman in numerous key areas – undoubtedly offering an improvement on the options at Amorim’s disposal.
McAtee, who’s been labelled “special” by current boss Pep Guardiola, may have registered fewer combined goals and assists, but has notched a higher goal per-shot-on-target rate – showcasing his clinical nature in attacking areas.
Games played
13
31
Goals & assists
3
11
Progressive carries
2.2
1.6
Shot-on-target accuracy
1.2
0.9
Goals per shot-on-target
0.8
0.3
Blocks made
2.4
0.6
Carries into final third
1.5
1.2
He’s also managed to complete more progressive carries and more carries into the final third per 90, handing the likes of Cunha the added chances he needs to thrive should he move with him.
It’s unclear whether City would entertain selling the youngster to one of their local rivals, but the United hierarchy must work tirelessly to steal him from their grasp, given his impressive form in 2024/25.
His tender age gives him a huge chance to develop further with increased minutes at Old Trafford, potentially handing the club a key player to lead their revival in the upcoming seasons.
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