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Manchester United are pressing ahead with an ambitious rebuild under new boss Ruben Amorim.
However, the summer transfer window has already thrown up several complications.
With INEOS overseeing a more strategic recruitment approach, the focus has been on smart and sustainable investment.
Particularly in wide areas, where United are expected to overhaul their options.
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Jadon Sancho is still set to depart permanently.
Antony’s long-term future remains uncertain after his loan to Real Betis.
While Marcus Rashford is set to leave too, as is Alejandro Garnacho.
The club have already completed a deal for Matheus Cunha and are pushing hard to land Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.
Talks described to be at an advanced stage.
But as United eye up multiple targets to match Amorim’s tactical needs, especially players who can operate out wide or as inside forwards, difficult choices are beginning to emerge.
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One of those dilemmas centres around Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche.
The 23-year-old, who enjoyed a breakout season with 14 goal contributions across 42 appearances, has been tracked by a host of top clubs along with Red Devils, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Tottenham and PSG.
Akliouche’s combination of speed, agility and technical sharpness has made him one of the most exciting inverted wingers in Ligue 1.
Thus, capable of playing off the right and drifting inside on his favoured left foot.
Maghnes Akliouche could be too expensive for Man United
Despite showing strong initial interest in the French-Algerian talent, Manchester United are now understood to be hesitant about advancing talks, according to Stretty News.
Monaco originally set a €60-70 million asking price for their homegrown star.
Although that figure has since softened, sources close to Stretty News suggest United’s budget limitations is holding up any potential move.
With Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo earmarked as options for that position long-term, there is little appetite within the club to spend big on another player who fits a similar profile.
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Especially with defensive and midfield reinforcements still needed.
It’s another reminder of the delicate balancing act United must perform this summer.
Priorities, price tags, and tactical fit all need to align for a deal to be made.
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