Amorim wants him: Man Utd eye £42m bid to sign star ahead of Bayern Munich
da fezbet： Manchester United are now eyeing a move to sign a £42 million “fantastic” ace for Ruben Amorim, according to a recent report.
Amorim believes players still want to play for Man Utd
da luck： The 2024/25 campaign has been one of great disappointment for the Red Devils, as they look to finish in their worst ever league position in the Premier League. However, there is still a glimmer of hope, as United can end the season with silverware, as they are two games away from the Europa League final.
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Manchester United are making moves to land a new attacking star ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Winning that competition will not only bring Amorim his first trophy as United boss, but it will also secure Champions League football for the club, and this could be huge when it comes to transfers. The Red Devils are being heavily linked with a move for Matheus Cunha of Wolves, and the Brazilian appears keen on the move to Old Trafford, which is a massive boost given the teams that are keen on signing the forward.
Amorim was asked about Cunha, and while he wouldn’t comment, he stated that he has no doubts that Man United remains an attractive proposition and “every player wants to play for the club”.
Amorim said: “It’s Manchester United. Every player wants to play for Manchester United.
“If you look at our club in the moment, with all the problems, including changing coach, it looks a little bit of a problem. But we have a clear idea, and that’s the easiest part to explain for a player.”
Man Utd eyeing £42m bid to sign "fantastic" ace ahead of Bayern Munich
Amorim will already have an idea of which players he wants to bring to Old Trafford, and securing Champions League football may just help them, especially when they find themselves in a transfer battle with European giants. According to a report from Spain, Man United are considering making a £42 million bid to sign Alex Baena from La Liga side Villarreal.
The report states that Amorim is keen to strengthen United’s attacking options for next season and has therefore earmarked signing Baena from Villarreal. Amorim sees the player becoming a key part of his project at Old Trafford, and United are now considering making an offer for the player, which will total €50m (£42m).
The Red Devils hope the fact that they are willing to make an offer for the 23-year-old Spanish international means they can beat Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are also keen on signing Baena. Interest in Baena comes as Amorim is looking to sign versatile players who can adapt to different roles in his system.
Alex Baena’s 24/25 La Liga stats
Apps
27
Minutes per game
84
Goals
6
xG
6.20
Shots per game
2.2
Goal conversion
10%
Assists
7
xAG
11.23
Big chances created
17
Key passes
3.2
Baena, who has been dubbed “fantastic” by Jacek Kulig, is a key player for the Spanish side; last season he registered 14 assists in 34 La Liga games. The midfielder could hit similar numbers again by the end of this campaign, as he’s scored six goals and registered eight assists in 27 league games.