I have asked the club to sell these five players. They are the real problem at this club and they cannot player under me. I need them out of the club. We need to sign these players in January to see if we can fight for the League”- Ruben Amorim ready to axe FIVE Man Utd stars in January, as he plans to sign their replacement immediately to help the club fight for the League tittle.
Ruben Amorim is on the brink of becoming Manchester United’s next manager, stepping into a role that’s come with immediate challenges and high expectations. His quick transition from Sporting CP to Old Trafford has already been marked by strategic talks with United’s board about overhauling the squad, with a particular focus on several key players whose futures now hang in the balance.
The change comes after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on Monday, which triggered a swift move by United to secure Amorim’s services. The club is ready to pay his €10 million release clause (approximately £8.3 million or $10.8 million), though Sporting CP’s president, Frederico Varandas, is pushing for an additional €5 million to cover Amorim’s support staff and to waive his mandatory 30-day notice period, potentially allowing him to take charge immediately.
Inside sources reveal that Amorim has already assessed the current squad and earmarked four players for departure, signaling that changes could come as early as the January transfer window. Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof are reportedly not part of Amorim’s vision for the team’s future. Both players’ contracts are set to expire at the end of the season, and with no renewal offers forthcoming, they’re expected to leave by then, possibly in free agency if not sooner.
Amorim also appears ready to move on from Casemiro and Antony. Both players have seen diminished roles in recent months, and their high wages are seen as an obstacle given the inconsistent performances that have plagued them. This approach has support from the board, which views the departure of these high-cost, underperforming players as a financial and tactical necessity.
To bolster United’s ranks, Amorim has pinpointed three potential additions from his current club, Sporting CP: Goncalo Inacio, Marcus Edwards, and Pedro Goncalves. Inacio, at 23, is highly regarded as one of the most promising young center-backs in Europe and could be Lindelof’s replacement. However, his substantial €60 million release clause could invite interest from Liverpool, creating stiff competition for his signature.
Edwards, a right winger, could potentially step into Antony’s role, though United may face competition from Tottenham for his services. Goncalves presents an even tougher challenge; Sporting sees him as a valuable asset and would only consider letting him go for a significant transfer fee.
Despite Amorim’s openness to parting ways with Eriksen and Lindelof, a midseason move appears unlikely due to their contract situations, making a free transfer in the summer the more practical outcome. United, however, is reportedly prepared to offload Casemiro and Antony for a fee around £25 million each, though their sizable weekly wages—£350,000 and £200,000 respectively—complicate the likelihood of immediate deals.
In short, Amorim’s vision for Manchester United involves a significant reshaping of the squad, though he’s set to face multiple hurdles in making his ambitions a reality. Balancing the tactical shifts with financial considerations will be pivotal as he looks to usher in a new era at Old Trafford.
