Indisputable holder of Luis Enrique at PSG for two years, Nuno Mendes is one of Ruben Amorim's preferred targets to strengthen the left-back position at Manchester United according to the English press.
Having just arrived at Manchester United, where he succeeded Erik ten Hag, Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim carried out an audit of his squad. And the results are clear, the Red Devils need reinforcements to achieve their end-of-season objectives in the eyes of the former manager of Sporting Portugal. Several sectors of play are affected, including the left-back position. According to the information from Daily MailRuben Amorim makes this position a priority with a view to the winter transfer window. The 39-year-old coach does not have complete confidence in Luke Shaw or Tyrell Malacia, which is why he asked his leaders to act and if possible as early as January.
And the least we can say is that Ruben Amorim wants something heavy to strengthen his left side if we rely on the leads revealed by the British tabloid. At the end of his contract with Bayern Munich next June, Alphonso Davies is on the shelves of Manchester United. In the same style, a certain Nuno Mendes does not leave the Old Trafford resident indifferent either. It must be said that Ruben Amorim knows the Paris Saint-Germain left-back well, having managed him at Sporting Portugal, where Nuno Mendes played until 2021. The Manchester United coach dreams of being able to lead the team again. native of Lisbon, but we will have to convince PSG to let him go.
Manchester United star for Nuno Mendes
Under contract until 2026, the Portuguese international (33 caps) is currently in discussions with the Parisian club for a contract extension. Like those of Vitinha or Donnarumma, the negotiations are advanced but the final agreement has still not been found. Is this sudden interest from Manchester United likely to call everything into question? Luis Enrique does not hope so, he who clearly makes the 22-year-old left back an indisputable starter and an essential player in his tactical system. The fact remains that on Ruben Amorim's side, we are determined to give it a try and convince the player to say “yes” to the Red Devils. A threat that PSG did not see coming at the dawn of this winter transfer window.
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