I know that he is a very good player but we have to get rid of him in the summer. If he remains here, the younger players won’t be able to shine. We also need to sign these players during the next transfer window” – This is according to Ruben Amorim as he prepares his ideal starting lineup for next season without Bruno Fernandes and featuring four new additions. This is totalling absurd 😳 😳 Selling the best player in the squad just for the development of the younger is too extreme 😳 💔 We might not be able to recover from this
Manchester United are gearing up for a transformative summer transfer window as Ruben Amorim plans to revamp his squad. Following a lackluster season that has left them languishing in 13th place in the Premier League, significant roster changes are expected at Old Trafford.
The club invested over £200 million in the previous transfer window under Erik ten Hag, bringing in players like Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte. However, with ten Hag now gone, Amorim has taken charge and is set to shape the team according to his vision. Since his arrival, only two permanent signings have been made: young talent Ayden Heaven from Arsenal and wing-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. United CEO Omar Berrada has confirmed that the club will financially back Amorim’s transfer plans, though they must also offload players to comply with Premier League financial regulations.
Defensive Adjustments
While goalkeeper Andre Onana has delivered mixed performances, Amorim is expected to retain him as the team’s first-choice keeper. Strengthening the defense remains a priority, with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite emerging as a prime target. If secured, he could join Yoro and De Ligt in a three-man defensive setup.
Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire, and Heaven will provide additional options, whereas Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are likely to depart upon contract expiry. Wing-backs Mazraoui and Dorgu are expected to maintain their positions, with Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw offering depth.
Midfield Overhaul
Amorim plans to build his midfield around Ugarte, a player he previously managed at Sporting. However, the futures of Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, and Christian Eriksen remain uncertain. Eriksen is anticipated to leave, and Mainoo’s contract situation might prompt United to make a long-term decision about his stay.
Fernandes has attracted interest from Real Madrid, who are reportedly willing to pay around £90 million for the Portuguese playmaker. If he departs, Amorim could look to reunite with Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand, valued at £50 million by United.
Attacking Overhaul
Amad Diallo, who shone before suffering an ankle injury in February, is expected to reclaim his starting position once fit. Additionally, United have been linked with Oscar Gloukh, who is seen as a potential replacement for Fernandes. The 20-year-old could be deployed in one of the attacking midfield roles.
Up front, Rasmus Hojlund and Zirkzee have struggled to find consistency, netting only six league goals between them. Consequently, Victor Osimhen has emerged as a primary target. With his future at Napoli uncertain following a loan spell at Galatasaray, a swap deal involving Hojlund has been rumored.
Predicted Manchester United Lineup for 2025-26
Formation: 3-4-2-1 Starting XI: Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Branthwaite; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Hjulmand, Dorgu; Amad, Gloukh; Osimhen.
