Fresh from Europa League final heartbreak, Manchester United are now reportedly ready to make their move for one of the most wanted young talents that Serie A has to offer.
Rubem Amorim reacts to Europa League final defeat
In a game that could have saved their season, Manchester United simply had it summed up in a painful defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils had their attacking weakness on full show as they handed Spurs their first clean sheet against Premier League opposition since February, which also came against Ruben Amorim's side, and showed their defensive frailties when Brennan Johnson scrapped home the opening and only goal of the night.
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Amorim's first six months in charge will no longer centre around victory when it mattered most to somehow find a way into the Champions League. Instead, it will centre around ultimate failure. The failure to make his mark on a Manchester United side that have fallen lower than ever in the Premier League.
The former Sporting Club boss still believes that he is the right man for the job, however, having told reporters in his post-match press conference: “I will not quit. I am confident in my job and I will not change anything. If the board or fans feel that I’m not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation… but I will not quit."
Ruben Amorim at Man Utd Record (via Transfermarkt)
Games 41
Wins 16
Draws 8
Defeats 17
Whilst Amorim's record speaks for just how poorly his reign has been, he desperately needs the chance to build Manchester United in his own vision this summer.
The big question on that front, of course, will be whether INEOS are in a position to spend enough to do just that following Europa League defeat. But if they are, then United are seemingly set to make their move for a Serie A talent.
Man Utd ready to make Ndoye move
According to Tuttosport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Manchester United are now ready to make their move for Dan Ndoye, who is one of the most sought after young talents in Italy amid further interest from both Juventus and champions-elect Napoli.
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United are now ready to intensify their move after scouts watched him throughout the season.
Reportedly available for around €40m (£34m), Ndoye could become an ideal replacement for Alejandro Garnacho, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford more than once in the last year. At 24 years old, the Bologna star is just about to enter the peak of his powers and may soon be asked to make the impact that former teammate Joshua Zirkzee has otherwise failed to make at Manchester United.
It should come as no shock that reports are suggesting that Manchester United have been tracking Ndoye since Euro 2024 last summer, when he enjoyed what football talent scout Jacek Kulug dubbed an "excellent tournament" for Switzerland.
As Manchester United battle against Napoli and Juventus for his signature, Ndoye's potential decision will give those at Old Trafford the first glimpse at their ability to sign such players without Champions League football this summer.