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Ruben Amorim has already hinted at the kind of players he wants Manchester United to sign, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Amorim is finally here. The Sporting CP legend arrived at United’s Carrington training complex on Monday afternoon.
The new United boss did not take too long to shake things, as within hours of his arrival, United confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel have all left the club.
The November international break has started so Amorim will have to wait a while before he gets to coach all his players and make decisions on their long-term futures at Old Trafford.
Similarly, the club’s hierarchy and their new head coach are expected to take their time before deciding on specific transfer targets to pursue in the upcoming winter window.
While speaking on his YouTube channel on Monday, Romano said: “What I can tell you guys is that deciding on targets is something they will do in the next weeks. They will take their time, probably it’s going to be December.”
The journalist further added that Amorim wants some time to work with his players on the pitch in order to implement his tactical ideas at Carrington.
However, Romano did shine a light on Amorim’s general plan concerning transfers, stating: “From what I’m hearing, the first indication from Ruben Amorim to Man Utd directors is, ‘We need to bring players with intensity.’
“These were the crucial words he mentioned in the opening talks and meetings he had with United.”
Amorim’s Sporting side consistently press high, while his two midfielders are left to cover plenty of ground. Further, the wide-backs under the Portuguese tactician are expected to frequently join the attack. Apart from technical ability, all these roles require players with immense engine.
Interestingly, earlier on Monday, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the Mancunians are interested in Al-Ittihad midfielder N’Golo Kanté.
The former Leicester City and Chelsea man epitomises intensity and energy on the pitch, but the challenge of being a part of a new project could prove to be too much for the 33-year-old.
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