Man Utd: Ruben Amorim ‘asks’ for ex-Chelsea star with £90m ‘special talent’ chosen to ‘replace flop’

According to reports, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has made a former Chelsea star his transfer ‘priority’ heading into January.

Amorim has replaced Erik ten Hag at Man Utd after the former Ajax boss was sacked on Monday morning.

39-year-old Amorim has been on the radar of several elite European clubs after he helped Sporting Lisbon win the Primeira Liga title at the end of last season.

The inexperienced head coach will have a difficult job at Old Trafford as Man Utd have only won three of their opening nine Premier League games this season.

Amorim will likely be keen to add to his squad in January and he could look to sign a new centre-back with three Man Utd stars tipped to leave the Premier League giants next year.

A report in Spain claims Amorim has ‘asked’ Man Utd to sign former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, who has been with Barcelona since 2022.

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It is claimed that an ‘attractive offer’ would make Christensen ‘consider a change’ and it is Amorim’s ‘priority’ to strengthen the heart of Man Utd’s defence.

‘Christensen’s possible departure will depend largely on how his role at Barcelona evolves as the season progresses.

‘If competition continues to make it difficult for him to get a starting spot and Manchester United put a tempting offer on the table, the Dane could seriously consider the chance to add to Amorim’s England project.

‘From Barça , they might not look down on a possible sale if it is presented with the right economic conditions, since the club is open to offers that contribute to its financial stability.’

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Amorim has also reportedly told Man Utd to sell four players who ‘do not interest him’ and this could lead to them replacing £86m flop Antony.

A report from Caught Offside claims Man Utd ‘will allow’ Antony to ‘move on’, but they want him to be ‘adequately replaced’.

The report claims Amorim ‘wants’ the Red Devils to sign Napoli’s ‘special talent’ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

‘CaughtOffside sources have suggested that he is already eyeing a “special talent” who will “light up Old Trafford.”

‘Although Napoli are believed to have put a £90m price tag on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s head, Amorim is keen to land the Georgian ace, to replace United flop, Antony.

‘Sources have also advanced that although the 23-year-old is in talks with Napoli regarding extending his contract, they are currently at an impasse.

‘It’s understood that the Partnopei are not willing to accede to a low release clause insisted upon by the agent, no doubt with a view to the player being sold at a later date – with a fee much more attractive to potential buying clubs.

‘Arsenal and Liverpool are also keeping tabs on what is a developing situation for a winger who is known for his offensive skills and creativity.

‘Following Erik ten Hag’s departure, Man United will allow Brazilian winger Antony to move on, and the Red Devils want to ensure that he is adequately replaced.’