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Signals from the upper echelons of Old Trafford - especially from coach Ruben Amorim - show that the "Red Devils" are no longer chasing fame or "superstars", but are rebuilding the foundation with more sober and pragmatic decisions than ever before.
“I have a very clear idea of what we want”
Amorim's statement during the Asian tour was a definite confirmation that, after many years of uncertainty in personnel policy, the Man Utd coaching staff has a specific plan to restructure the squad.
“We are limited and can’t do it all in one summer. But there is a clear overall picture of what we want to build,” Amorim shared.
One of the prominent directions is the shift to young, hungry players, and especially those with Premier League experience - something that has been overlooked in previous transfer windows.
The front line is where Amorim identified the first “surgery”. During the final stages of the 2024/25 season, the Portuguese coach repeatedly complained about the Red Devils’ poor performance in taking advantage of opportunities.
That is why Man Utd tried to recruit Matheus Cunha (Wolves) and Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) - two names who scored a total of 35 goals in the Premier League last season, an impressive number compared to what Rasmus Højlund or Joshua Zirkzee showed after being brought in for a total fee of nearly 110 million pounds.
Not only are they effective strikers, Cunha and Mbeumo also have important things in common: speed, wide movement and strong fighting spirit - something that players like Sancho, Antony and Rashford are increasingly lacking.
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Cunha is about to join Manchester United. |
Gary Neville, former Man Utd captain, commented: “Cunha and Mbeumo are not players who need time to get used to. They understand the Premier League, understand the pressure and can adapt immediately. That is what Man United really needs at the moment.”
Choosing proven faces in the Premier League is a safe but wise move, when the team cannot risk more with "potential" but ineffective deals.
The return of Bruno Fernandes, after turning down a huge offer from Al Hilal, may be welcome news, but it does not disguise the fact that United are under significant financial pressure – especially with the club failing to qualify for Europe next season.
Amorim confirmed that he is ready to work with a smaller squad, which means a number of players will have to leave. Specifically, the current squad can be divided into three groups.
First, there are those who are no longer in the plan - including Jadon Sancho, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho. These are all names that were expected, but did not meet the professional requirements or were not suitable for the new style of play.
Next is the group of ineffective players who are ready to be sold, such as Højlund, Zirkzee, Casemiro - expensive deals but have not created a commensurate impact. The last group is the faces that can be kept, sold if the price is right - making up the majority of the current squad, depending on offers from other clubs.
The bigger problem
However, the biggest problem lies in the cost of contract termination. Sancho is a typical example. Chelsea decided to send the player back to Old Trafford, regardless of the compensation.
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Garnacho is said to be no longer in MU's plans. |
If Manchester United do decide to loan the former Borussia Dortmund star out, they could end up paying the wages of a rival player - a scenario that has already happened and which has upset co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Behind the scenes, the onus is on Technical Director Jason Wilcox and Head of Negotiation Matt Hargreaves to not only sell players at the right price, but also find the right players, at the right cost, who fit Amorim's footballing philosophy.
The success or failure of this transfer window is not just about how much money is spent - it's about building a sustainable, cohesive system, rather than continuing the costly - expectation - disappointment cycle.
Manchester United embark on a new journey, no longer dreaming of big-money signings or off-field fame. The clarity of approach, the factual choices, and the determination to clean up the squad are unseen for over a decade.
But like any plan, success comes not from the idea - but from the execution. If Wilcox, Hargreaves and Amorim play their roles well, this could be the summer that marks the resurrection of a more pragmatic, more disciplined and more systematic Man Utd side than ever before.
Otherwise, the "clear picture" that Amorim refers to may just be another unfinished sketch, remaining in the pages of Old Trafford's old files.
Source: https://znews.vn/mu-dang-tinh-tao-thuc-dung-hon-post1558115.html
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