Ruben Amorim clearly told Manchester United that their attack needed support before the club decided to sack him.
Ex-United Boss Ruben Amorim Wanted to re-sign £18m striker
According to reports, Ruben Amorim pushed hard for a new striker during talks over the January transfer window. He believed Man United were short in attack. He warned that relying on current options could hurt their push for a top four Premier League finish. His message was firm, but the club’s plans began to shift behind the scenes.
Amorim felt the January window was a chance to fix problems without a long term risk. He wanted a player who knew the league and understood pressure. He was keen on a player who could make an instant impact. That view did not align well with United’s board. The club was leaning towards sticking with their original targets and limiting spending.
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One name Amorim strongly backed was Danny Welbeck. The Brighton striker left United for £18 million in 2014. He was seen as a smart short term solution. Amorim believed Welbeck’s work rate and experience could add balance to United’s attack.
Despite the recommendation, United chose not to act. Amorim was sacked last week, and Michael Carrick was appointed as interim head coach for the rest of the season. Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett revealed that Carrick’s arrival will not change the club’s transfer stance.
United are now unlikely to sign a striker in January. Things will stay same unless a long term midfield target becomes available. That decision has raised questions at Old Trafford. That is especially with Amorim’s warning still fresh among fans and critics alike.
Author’s Opinion:
Ignoring Amorim’s striker warning could come back to haunt Man United. A short term fix might have been the safer play for the Red Devils.
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