Manchester United made a splash in the summer transfer window and now have one of Europe's brightest talents in their eyeline despite attention from the likes of Liverpool.
Manchester United look to the future under Ruben Amorim
From the sounds of things, the Red Devils are planning for the long-term under Ruben Amorim as the Portuguese boss looks to take forward a squad that has been streamlined in both age and in terms of personnel.
Undoubtedly, his start to the Premier League season has been mixed, coupled with a shock EFL Cup exit to Grimsby Town, but there have been some flickers of his style of play starting to gel after a bruising 2024/25 campaign.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim
Having to make some difficult calls at Old Trafford, Amorim's decision to offload Andre Onana on loan to Trabzonspor has led to a change of the guard between the sticks, with Senne Lammens the man to challenge Altay Bayindir for the number one jersey.
Speaking about the decision to sign Lammens from Royal Antwerp, the former Sporting boss outlined that 'potential' was the main motivation behind his capture, something that appears to have also manifested itself in the additions of Benjamin Sesko and Diego Leon.
Amorim said: "We are really pleased, he is a goalkeeper with a lot of potential. We are in the moment that the goalkeeper needs to be really strong and have a lot of experience, but we also have to look at the present with a focus on the future so it is a bit of both. He will be ready."
With further signings set to be on the agenda in January, Manuel Ugarte may be someone who makes way at Manchester United, potentially paving the way for an exciting replacement from the continent.
Man Utd looking to beat Liverpool to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are looking to beat Liverpool to sign Lille central midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who will be able to leave the Ligue 1 outfit when he turns 18 years of age.
AC Milan are believed to be heavily interested in the France international. Meanwhile, the Red Devils alongside Arsenal and other keen suitors have taken in his performances this term, and INEOS have made it clear they don't plan to back down in the race for his signature.
Making a mark at senior level, Bouaddi has notched three assists in 57 appearances for his current employers, though he is able to move to clubs inside the European Union regardless of age, which may allow AC Milan to steal a march on their Premier League competitors.
Renowned for his technical ability in the engine room, the 17-year-old is set to be offered a new contract by Lille, though Manchester United will hope the lure of playing at Old Trafford is too much to refuse compared to other potential avenues.