Manchester United have suffered badly this season even under new manager Ruben Amorim. The former Sporting CP manager wants to play a high-intensity game and hence needs players who can adapt to his system. The midfield have definitely struggled to adapt to the high-intensity game. So, it is no-brainer that United might be looking for new midfielders who fit the plan.
Give Me Sport has reported that Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, who are in the final phases of their careers, might be leaving the club in the summer. As things stand, United have not reached an agreement over a new contract with their young starlet Kobbie Mainoo and he also might leave Old Trafford and generate revenue for the club.
Laurie Whitwell reveals the transfer profiles that Manchester United are targetting
Speaking on the Inside United podcast, Laurie Whitwell has revealed that United are looking for central midfielders. They need energetic, box-to-box midfielders who can also play as strikers. So, the club will prioritize these profiles in the transfer market in the upcoming summer.
Manchester United backed to sign a central midfielder and a striker next summer.
“I’m hearing noises about central midfielders, in terms of energetic box-to-box, and obviously a striker. So they’re going to have to weigh up where their priorities lie.”
Whitwell has said.
United have shown an interest in Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund. They are willing to even offer €48 million (£40 million) for his services. Nmecha is a midfielder who brings real spark when he’s on song. The Borussia Dortmund man glides across the pitch with slick ball-carrying, his 6’3” frame powering through challenges. He has got a wand of a right foot, pinging long balls and key passes with ease—perfect for breaking lines.
Defensively, the midfielder is no slouch either, diving into tackles and winning aerial duels like it’s second nature. He is versatile enough; the midfielder can dictate play as a No. 8 or drop deeper to shield the backline. With stamina to burn and a cool head, Nmecha is a proper all-rounder—raw talent with bags of potential!
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Why is it a good decision?
United are hunting for box-to-box midfielders who can double as strikers—perfect for Ruben Amorim’s high-octane system. His 3-4-3 thrives on energy and versatility, demanding players who sprint end-to-end, press relentlessly, and chip in goals. The club’s current midfield lacks that dynamism; Casemiro’s legs are fading, and Mainoo’s still growing.
Targeting these profiles in the summer feels spot-on—Amorim needs warriors to execute his vision, possessing grit with flair. It is a bold, smart move to rebuild their engine room and finally compete like the United of old!