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Ruben Amorim Have the opportunity to strengthen yourself Manchester United The first lineup since the January transfer window opened last week.
All aspects of the pitch need improvement if the Red Devils are to return to their early season form Premier League The team’s ranking has slipped to 13th place.
Such a position is unacceptable for a team with United’s history and fan base, and Amorim himself knows this and needs reinforcements to help him succeed at Old Trafford.
The 39-year-old managed just two league wins in his first nine games in charge but did beat city rivals Manchester City in mid-December.
If they are to continue to replicate such feats in the future, they will need investment from the top, where a possible move to the North West has been mentioned.
Manchester United spend £50m to sign star player in January
According to Italian media Calciomercato, Manchester United named as one of the teams Interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Edson this winter.
However, the Red Devils are not the only team pursuing the player, with European giants Real Madrid also vying for the 25-year-old’s signature before the end of the window.
According to reports, Serie A teams Asked to part ways for €60m (£50m) Although both Madrid and Manchester United are interested in him, they are very reluctant to sell him this season.
Ederson has improved rapidly in a short period of time, helping the Bergamo-based club win last season’s Europa League title and earning his first call-up to the Brazil national team in recent months.
While he will once again be a huge investment for the Old Trafford board, he is worth every penny and offers a potential upgrade to a star currently plying his trade in Manchester.
Why Ederson is an upgraded version of Mainoo
College graduates Kobe Minu Taking the nation by storm in 2023/24, he made his professional debut and went straight into Eric ten Hagerside.
The Englishman has created countless magical moments at Old Trafford, including a stunning goal against Liverpool – 32 appearances in all competitionsincluded in the Euro 2024 squad under Gareth Southgate.
Mainu has made seven starts since Amorim’s arrival at the end of November and has proven to be better suited to a 3-4-2-1 system than Christian Eriksen and Casemiro. A better choice for the core of the team.
However, in recent days he Touted to leave his boyhood club Together with Alejandro Garnacho, management wants to improve profits in order to comply with the sector’s profit and sustainability rules.
Losing such an important homegrown talent would be a disaster, but if Ederson arrives, he will be an upgrade over the youngster, producing better numbers than the 19-year-old throughout the 2024/25 season.
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How Ederson compares to Mainoo during the 2024/25 season |
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Statistics (per 90 people) |
Edson |
Mainu |
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Games played |
7 |
14 |
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Goals and assists |
3 |
0 |
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progressive pass |
7.2 |
3.9 |
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Pass accuracy |
87% |
86% |
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Create the action of the shot |
3.1 |
2 |
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aerials win |
64% |
45% |
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Customs cleared |
1.1 |
0.4 |
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Statistics passed FB reference |
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The Brazilian was previously known as “machine” Broadcaster Carlo Garganese is registered Nearly twice as many progressive passes per 90 – Highlights his ability to carry the ball into forward areas, further creating more opportunities for his teammates.
A progressive pass is considered to be a progressive pass if the distance between the starting point and the next touch is at least 10 meters from the opponent’s goal or any completed pass into the penalty area.
He also won more aerial duels and made more clearances, demonstrating his defensive ability which could secure United’s already porous backline. Scored 28 goals in 20 league games.
While £50m may seem a bit steep for an unproven player in England’s top flight, he has proven he has the skills required to succeed under Amorim and has already established himself in a 3-4-3 Or operated in a 3-4-2 formation. Ranked first in recent seasons under Gian Piero Gasperini.
Unsurprisingly, Madrid appear to be among them, with reports from Calciomercato stating that the Atalanta man could well become the “new Casemiro”, making him the perfect choice to replace his Manchester compatriot.
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As for Mainoo, the recent speculation surrounding his potential future is sure to stay that way, and if they were to offload one of the most promising talents on the team, they would undoubtedly upset a lot of fans.
