Ruben Amorim is set for a big summer at Manchester United - and even during his post-season tour of Asia, he couldn't avoid questions about transfer
12:16, 27 May 2025Updated 12:21, 27 May 2025
Ruben Amorim spoke to the media on Tuesday
There's no rest for the weary in the red half of Manchester - and just hours after closing the book on the a torrid Premier League season, Manchester United were en route to Asia.
Ruben Amorim's side will take part in two post-season friendlies in Asia, the Red Devils will take on ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on 28 May before travelling to play Hong Kong two days later.
One of United's sponsors, Apollo Tyres, are also advertising Andre Onana, Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot will be in Mumbai, India on Thursday, 29 May for a meet and greet.
And after touching down in Malaysia, Amorim faced the media on Tuesday morning.
Daily Star Sporthas a look at five transfer bombshell's Amorim dropped.
"Almost everyone" travelled
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho travelled with the squad to Asia(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)
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Amorim had left Alejandro Garnacho out of his final matchday squad against Aston Villa over the weekend - over speculation the young Argentine was heading for the exit door.
However, Garnacho has jetted off to Asia with the squad, and Amorim told the press: "If there is any game to be played we are going to use it to improve the team, we have almost all of the squad here.
"Maz [Noussair Mazraoui] had an injury on Sunday but the rest are here, we also have young kids that have to understand what it means to play for Manchester United. It's an important moment for us to play this game."
Man Utd need a new striker
Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with a move to the Red Devils(Image: Getty Images)
It's perhaps football's worst kept secret that the Red Devils are in the market for a striker - with Amorim being linked with Liam Delap, Matheus Cunha and Viktor Gyokeres in recent months.
Speaking about the season, Amorim admitted lack of goals had cost them: "A really tough season without trophies in the league. It's a really big club that is alive and change things… For some people it's hard to understand and see but I think we are improving as a team.
"That lack of goals punishes us in some games. If I have to choose a positive, it's that feeling in the stadium with the fans and that’s the beginning of something."
Man Utd had two summer plans
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United has two plans heading into the summer: one if they qualified for the Champions League and one if they didn't it.
"We always prepare two plans, one with Champions League, one without Champions League . Without Champions League , we don't need a big squad, we can control the squad in a better way, then we have a plan that is to bring some new players," Amorim said.
"But our big plan is to improve the team that we have, is to improve our academy, that is the future, is not going to change so much because we have the FFP rules, we are not allowed to do much this summer."
Bruno Fernandes is "really important" to Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim
Bruno Fernandes has been deemed "really important"(Image: Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes has been United's standout player for the past five years - but after the Red Devils' Europa League final loss to Tottenham he hinted he could be on the way out.
However, Amorim wants his midfielder to stay and highlighted his importance: "The last game the team was without pressure, they performed quite well, everybody wants the ball, the team has different moments and in different moments Bruno [Fernandes] takes responsibility.
"He's really important for us and really important for what we want to build with this team."
Mason Mount's future at the club
Mason Mount
Mason Mount's future remains at Man Utd(Image: Getty Images)
Mason Mount could have been set for an interesting summer, he's failed to impress since making his Chelsea switch - but is highly rated by Amorim.
The Englishman joined Amorim for the press conference, and spoke about wanting to help blood the youngsters, potentially being the bridge to help some break into the first team.
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He said: "Any time you play you want to perform. As I said before, we have a big squad, we have a lot of young players that will get an opportunity to play, you want to help these young players, give them a little hint."