Amorim ready to make Surprise swoop for €50m Outstanding Sporting Lisbon star who is open to Old Trafford move -Report

Amorim ready to make Surprise swoop for €50m Outstanding Sporting Lisbon star who is open to Old Trafford move -Report

Ruben Amorim, the new manager of Manchester United, has already decided who his top target for the summer transfer window is, according to Sacha Tavolieri of Sky Sport.

Despite having a strong defensive record at the beginning of the season, the Red Devils have recently had trouble maintaining clean sheets.

Amorim’s first task will be to bolster the defense, and according to Tavolieri, the Portuguese are aiming for Sporting Lisbon player Inacio above everything else.

According to the reputable writer, Amorim may potentially try to sign more players from his previous team.

Additionally, Ousmane Diomande is expected to go to Old Trafford. Throughout the summer, United was considering the Ivorian star.

Double swoop
Inacio has developed into one of Portugal’s best ball-playing centre-backs. He was constantly linked with a move to United two years ago, but the speculation has cooled since he signed a new long-term deal at Sporting.

However, United could be back in the hunt for his services next summer under Amorim’s advice.

The 23-year-old is superb with the ball at his feet and also possesses an aerial presence. He is predominantly left-footed.

United currently have just one specialist left-footed centre-back in Lisandro Martinez and Amorim may want another option in the ranks.

The 39-year-old is likely to continue with a 3-4-3 formation when he takes charge of United.

Inacio has a £50 million release clause in his contract and United may not receive a discount after persuading Amorim to leave Sporting.

The relationship between the clubs is bound to be strained by the mid-season exit.

Just like Inacio, Diomande has been a revelation under Amorim’s tutelage in Lisbon. The 20-year-old has excelled in the back three partnering Inacio and Amorim could demand a double swoop from his former employers.

Diomande has a buy-out clause worth £67 million in his Sporting deal. The arrival of the duo could pave the way for the exits of Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof whose contracts expire at the end of the current campaign.

Harry Maguire could also be shown the exit door as he will enter the last year of his deal next summer