Ruben Amorim hints at stunning Man United swoop for Sporting star he ‘could take anywhere’ despite January transfer admission -Reports

Ruben Amorim hints at stunning Man United swoop for Sporting star he ‘could take anywhere’ despite January transfer admission -Reports

Although incoming manager Ruben Amorim has stated that Manchester United will not purchase any Sporting players during the January transfer window, he has made a suggestion that a summer raid to acquire a top midfield player may be imminent.

After overseeing his final Sporting match against Braga, the Portuguese coach will formally succeed Erik ten Hag on Monday. His first United test match is scheduled for November 24 against Ipswich.

He has hinted that a move for midfielder Pedro Goncalves may be imminent by the time next summer arrives, but he is convinced that his new team would not raid his former one for top quality in the new year.

Speaking on Saturday, when asked if he would take any Sporting stars with him to Old Trafford in January, Amorim told reporters: “I won’t in January, that’s what I said. I don’t know about the summer.

“The first point – to hold on until the summer. Sporting’s players are very good players. I don’t know. We’ll see.”

Goncalves has played a key role in Amorim’s system in Lisbon and was integral to them winning the league twice under 39-year-old Amorim.

And, when asked specifically about a potential move for the 26-year-old when he takes the United reins, Amorim admitted: “He can play in any team in the world and with any player, because he is a great player.

“I could take him anywhere. He is very funny, which improves the personal relationship. He is also very intelligent, but he also has to focus on Sporting because we have to be champions this year. But he could play in any team in the world.”