The 2025/26 season is huge for Ruben Amorim as he takes charge of his first full season as Manchester United head coach.
After a difficult first six months at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim is desperate for improved results at Manchester United.
The transfer window is open and United have signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves. The Brazilian joins after scoring 17 Premier League goals last season.
Furthermore, United had a second bid rejected for Bryan Mbeumo. Though Ineos remain optimistic they can strike a deal with Brentford.
Following a difficult second season at United, Rasmus Hojlund could be sold with eyes on Ollie Watkins as his replacement. The Red Devils have also been linked to strikers including Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.
There will be pressure on Amorim to deliver regardless of what happens in the transfer window. United fans are keen to see an attractive style of play and three points on the board most weeks.
Ruben Amorim during the Europa League final defeat
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David May sets challenge for Ruben Amorim
Nothing takes away from the fact that United underperformed last season.
From losing the Europa League final to finishing 15th in the Premier League, Amorim needs to demand improvements; otherwise, his future will be uncertain.
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United’s first team needs to make Old Trafford a fortress again.
Former United defender David May believes Amorim will be judged on the way United play next season and he has set a challenge for the team to get back into Europe.
“Ruben Amorim will be judged by the way we play,” May said on the Devil’s Advocate podcast.
“We played really well against Villa and City last season. There were six or seven really good games where we thought, this is it. This club needs European football. It’s tradition to play in Europe so we want that, and to get a trophy.
“The main thing for us is to start playing the way Manchester United play, and that’s attacking. Goals have been a problem and if you take Bruno [Fernandes] out of the equation, who knows where we would have been. The addition of three or four players and the club will be in the right direction.
“It is a tough start to the season, but bring it on. The Premier League is not easy at all but we don’t have to worry about Europe as well, we can concentrate on each game as it comes. It doesn’t matter who it is, the main focus for Amorim now is to get as many points on the board as possible and get back into Europe.”
Every man and his dog will have an opinion on United’s business this summer.
May, for one, is a fan of Cunha and believes he may have that little edge to him like Eric Cantona.
He added: “I really like the signings we have made so far. [Matheus] Cunha is a fantastic player. He is a Manchester United fan so he is already in love with the club.
“When Eric Cantona played for Man Utd, he changed the way we played. I’m not saying Cunha will do that, but he will bring that little edge, which Eric had as well. He can do things that other people can’t and hopefully Cunha can follow in Eric’s footsteps.”