Frank Christian
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is poised to implement significant changes to the squad come 2025.
The Portuguese tactician has taken on the challenge of revitalizing United amid a challenging season that followed Erik ten Hag’s departure in October.
Fans are optimistic about Amorim’s ability to steer the club back into contention for top honors, as he previously led Sporting CP to league victories in 2021 and 2024.
The upcoming months are anticipated to serve as a crucial evaluation phase, with strategies for player transfers already being formulated for next year.
Amorim has explicitly dismissed any possibility of acquiring Sporting CP’s star players during the January transfer window, although the scenario may evolve by summer.
The current roster at Sporting CP predominantly consists of players that Amorim recruited and nurtured, and he may strive to maintain this connection at Manchester United.
Reports from The Metro indicate that United has gained a competitive advantage in pursuit of Ousmane Diomande, the first player on Amorim’s wishlist from Lisbon.
The defender from the Ivory Coast was instrumental in Amorim’s championship-winning defense last season and is believed to have already engaged in discussions with him.
Ousmane Diomande | Stats, Contract, and Transfer Fees
Amorim’s proactive communication with Diomande has seemingly positioned United ahead of other clubs in the Premier League vying for the towering defender’s signature.
Currently in his third season at Sporting CP, Diomande has made 69 appearances in total across competitions, clinched a league title, and celebrated victory in the AFCON 2023 tournament.
His existing contract with Sporting CP extends until 2027 and includes a £66m ($83m) release clause, but United hopes to negotiate down the fee by approximately 20%.
