Ruben Amorim is obviously dissatisfied with the players available to him and wants the Manchester United owners to make a wise summer hiring decision.
With Kobbie Mainoo rumored to be leaving and Casemiro and Christian Eriksen unlikely to stay with the team over the summer, midfield is a big problem.
Bruno Fernandes has been forced to play as a deep-lying playmaker because to Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte’s absence, but the head coach wants him to start playing as an attacking midfielder again next season.
For this reason, the team has compiled a list of potential targets that includes players like Ederson of Atalanta, Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace, and Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad.
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All three, meanwhile, are also being pursued by a number of elite teams and will come with a hefty price tag, which INEOS may not be able to afford given the club’s present financial situation.
That’s why, according to Givemesport, they have Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney lined up as a fallback in case they are unable to land one of their targeted targets.
Known as “incredible,” the 22-year-old is most suited as a defensive midfielder but can also play farther forward when needed.
Although Boro would like to keep him for a little while longer, if they don’t get promoted to the Premier League this season, they won’t be able to stop the England U21 international from departing.
They are currently sagging in 10th place, and United is prepared to take advantage of their predicament by making them an offer for the summer. It’s interesting to note that Palace is leading the search for a replacement for Wharton, who is also being considered by Real Madrid.
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, if Manchester United is unable to secure some of their top targets, they may try to recruit Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Crystal Palace is also interested.
Hackney is the ideal fallback choice. After a dismal season that makes it doubtful that they will be promoted to the Premier League, Boro are anticipated to cash in on Hackney, who has been called “incredible,” during the summer transfer window.
United may rekindle their interest in the English midfield player, according to GIVEMESPORT sources. In order to enable Bruno Fernandes to return to a more advanced role next season, United is giving priority to midfield reinforcements.
Hackney, whose market value is €8 million, has a contract with Boro that expires in 2027. It’s unclear if United will pursue a high-value target or prioritize a deal for him in the summer.
Given that he currently ranks in the 98th percentile for progressive passes and the 95th percentile for progressive carries, demonstrating his skill with the ball, he meets Amorim’s needs (via fbref).
The head coach also wants to fix the goalkeeping position, while Amorim wants a new striker and wingback.