‘World-Class’ £33m Man Utd Target Wants to be Amorim’s ‘First Major Signing’ -Reports

‘World-Class’ £33m Man Utd Target Wants to be Amorim’s ‘First Major Signing’ -Reports

PSG star Nuno Mendes has given the green light over a move to Manchester United, and could be reunited with his former manager Ruben Amorim, according to Pete Hall of The i Paper.

The Red Devils are expected to bolster their options at left wing-back amid Tyrell Malacia’s struggles since returning from injury and Luke Shaw still sidelined. Diogo Dalot has been used as a makeshift option but is enduring a poor season overall.

Once labelled ‘world-class’, Mendes has a profile that suits Amorim’s system, as he can operate at wing-back with his electric pace, creativity and daring runs. He’s been at the Parc des Princes since July 2022, when he joined PSG from Sporting CP in a €40 million (£33 million) deal.

The 33-cap Portugal international has appeared 16 times across competitions this season, posting two goals and as many assists. He could become the first of Amorim’s signings at Old Trafford.

PSG’s left-back wants Amorim reunion
Nuno Mendes
Hall reports that Mendes wants to join Manchester United and potentially become the first major signing of Amorim’s reign. He was in talks with PSG over a contract extension, but those negotiations have stalled.

There are many hurdles for the Red Devils to get past if they are to bring the 22-year-old to Old Trafford. They don’t have much money to spend in the January transfer window and will rely on sales to invest in the squad.

The club are open to offers for most of Amorim’s struggling players, who sit 14th in the Premier League table after 19 games. This includes potential loan departures with salaries either wholly or partly covered.

PSG will also drive a hard bargain over Mendes, who has over a year left on his contract. A new deal was almost agreed to make him one of the ‘highest-paid wing-backs in the world’, but his agent made more demands late on and began contact with the Premier League giants