As January approaches, Reuben Amorim He will have the first opportunity to make changes to it Manchester United The team after his appointment last November.
The 39-year-old will have several important decisions to make regarding the futures of several first-team members, while he will also likely want to bolster his squad as they look to secure a top-four finish in the league. Premier League.
Any player who completes his move to Old Trafford will have to adapt to Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system, which has worked wonders so far, helping them to a 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City last weekend.
This switch has seen the likes of Alejandro Garnacho struggle to keep his place following the change in management, with the Argentine missing the trip to Al-Ittihad after being completely excluded from the team.
However, he may find it more difficult to regain his starting role should a deal be struck for one player who appears to be on the Red Devils' radar if recent stories are to be believed.
Manchester United make a bid to attack the sensation
According to a Spanish media report. United have made an official offer To sign the Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams Before the January transfer window.
The Red Devils are not alone in their pursuit of the Spaniard, with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona also monitoring a move for the 22-year-old who has… €58m (£47m) release clause. In his current deal.
Despite the interest of the mentioned clubs, the report states that United are currently available Leading the race for his signature As Amorim looks forward to securing his first addition in the coming weeks.
Williams caught the eye over the summer, scoring in the Euro 2024 final against England, breaking the hearts of an entire nation that has now gone 58 years without a major international trophy.
Any deal could spell the end of one player's spell at Old Trafford, and potentially end his long-term association with the club given his own rumors of a potential transfer.
Why Williams would be an upgrade over Rashford
Marcus Rashford He has been at United since he was a young boy, but made the easy transition into the first team as a teenager in 2016, scoring four goals in his first two matches.
And he has been since then He made more than 400 appearances At Old Trafford, under several managers, but it appears he may not have a role to play under Amorim's new regime after being left out of the trip to the Etihad alongside Garnacho.
It's safe to say that the Englishman now needs a fresh start to revive his once-promising career, but the club will stick with a fee at An area worth £40 million middle Interest from Saudi Arabia.
Such a figure would be a decent fee given his lack of form in recent months, but they would have a ready-made replacement if they sign Williams, in light of recent reports.
When comparing their respective stats from the current season, it is clear that the Spaniard would be an upgrade on the current first-team star, taking the attacking line to the next level in the process.
Williams, who was nicknamed “by”One of the best wings“By analyst Ben Mattinson He may have scored fewer goals and assists so far, but he's done it Medium holds more progressive And successful acquisitions per 90 – potentially forming an exciting partnership with Imad Diallowho mastered the right role.
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How does Neco Williams compare to Marcus Rashford in 2024/25 |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Williams |
Rashford |
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Games played |
16 |
15 |
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Goals and assists |
4 |
5 |
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Holds progressivism |
6.3 |
1.8 |
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Progressive passes |
3.2 |
1.9 |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
5.4 |
2.7 |
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Acquisitions completed |
2.9 |
0.8 |
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Receipt rate |
37% |
23% |
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Antennas won |
47% |
42% |
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Statistics via FBref |
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He has also created more shot-creating movements and progressive passes that provide the extra creative threat he desires in the final third to help achieve his goal of achieving success at Old Trafford.
A fee of £47m for his services would be an absolute bargain given his numbers this season, allowing the fanbase to forget about Rashford should he leave in the near future.
However, given interest from elsewhere, United will have to act quickly to secure his services to avoid losing a talent who will progress further given his younger years.
