Reuben Amorim He has the opportunity to promote him Manchester United The team for the first time after the opening of the January transfer window last week.
Improvements are needed in all areas of the pitch if the Red Devils are to revive their early season Premier League Form that saw the team drop to thirteenth place.
Such a status is unacceptable for a team with United's history and fanbase, which Amorim himself knows, with the reinforcements needed to help him achieve success at Old Trafford.
The 39-year-old has managed just two league wins from his nine appearances in charge, but did manage to beat local rivals Manchester City in mid-December.
If they are to repeat this feat on a consistent basis in the future, they will need investment from the hierarchy, which has seen one name mentioned against the backdrop of a potential move to the North West.
Manchester United moved for a £50million star in January
According to what was reported by the Italian newspaper Calciomercato. United were named as one of the parties Interested in signing the Atalanta midfielder Ederson This winter.
However, the Red Devils are not alone in their pursuit, with European giants Real Madrid also vying for the 25-year-old's signature before the end of the window.
The report claims that the Italian Serie A team is Demanding €60m (£50m) for the breakup With their star, they are extremely reluctant to get rid of him during the current season, despite the interest of both Real Madrid and United.
Ederson has progressed rapidly in a short space of time, helping the Bergamo-based club win the Europa League last season, subsequently leading to his first call-up to the Brazilian national team in recent months.
Although it would be a huge investment from the Old Trafford board again, it is worth every penny, providing a potential upgrade for one star currently plying his trade in Manchester.
Why Ederson would be an upgrade over Mainoo
Academy graduate Kobe Maino In his first professional career, he took the country by storm during the 2023/24 season, stepping straight into the heart of the club Erik ten Hagside.
The Englishman produced numerous moments of magic at Old Trafford, including his stunning goal against Liverpool – He played 32 matches in all competitionsWhich led to a place in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad.
Maino has started seven times since Amorim's arrival at the end of November, and has proven to be a far better option in a 3-4-2-1 system than the likes of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro at the heart of the team.
However, in recent days it has been She is described as moving away from his childhood club Together with Alejandro Garnacho, the hierarchy looks to increase profits to comply with the division's profit and sustainability rules.
It would be a disaster to lose such an important home-grown talent, but if Ederson arrives, he will be an upgrade for the youngster, and will produce many better figures than the 19-year-old throughout the 2024/25 season.
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How Ederson compares to Mano during the 2024/25 season |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Ederson |
Maino |
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Games played |
7 |
14 |
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Goals and assists |
3 |
0 |
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Progressive passes |
7.2 |
3.9 |
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Passing accuracy |
87% |
86% |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
3.1 |
2 |
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Antennas won |
64% |
45% |
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Approvals done |
1.1 |
0.4 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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The Brazilian who was previously nicknamed “machineIt was recorded by broadcaster Carlo Garganese Nearly twice as many progressive passes per 90 – Highlighting his ability to play the ball in the front areas, which creates more opportunities for his teammates.
A pass is considered progressive if the distance between the starting point and the next touch is at least 10 meters closer to the opponent's goal or any completed pass inside the penalty area.
He also won more aerial duels and made more clearances, displaying a defensive ability that could underline an already leaky United backline. 28 goals in 20 league matches.
While £50m may seem steep for an unproven player in England's top flight, he has shown that he has the skill set needed to succeed under Amorim, already playing in a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2 formation. – No. 1 under Gian Piero Gasperini in recent seasons.
It's no surprise that Real Madrid also appear to be in the picture, with Calciomercato reporting that the Atalanta man could be the 'new Casemiro', also making him an ideal option to replace his compatriot in Manchester.
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As for Maino, the recent speculation about his potential future should remain that way, as the hierarchy would certainly upset a lot of the fanbase if they were to get rid of one of the most promising talents within their squad.
