United have now 'made an offer' to sign £34m UCL star, Amorim knows him - report
Manchester United have had an underwhelming season thus far and manager Ruben Amorim could seek reinforcement when the transfer window reopens.
The left wing-back position has been problematic for the Red Devils. Amorim has experimented with Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia from the role.
Dalot has been inconsistent with his positioning while Malacia has not fared better either. The latter was dropped from the matchday squad last weekend.
Fabrice Hawkins now reports that United have made an offer for Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes, but he does not specify anything else.
Mendes has been a key player for the Ligue 1 holders, but could leave them soon. He does not believe the contract offer corresponds to his status as a starter.
Paris Saint-Germain have not given up on keeping the Portuguese star and remain hopeful of persuading him to stay with a new deal beyond June 2026.
United need to push for mid-season deal for Mendes
The Red Devils have had no problems from the right wing-back role with Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo standing out with their performances under Amorim.
However, there has been no balance on the opposite end. Dalot has been caught out of position regularly and has also struggled to provide any attacking threat.
Mendes would be a fabulous signing at the start of the year. He is strong with the ball at his feet and has excelled in winning duels and making overlapping runs.
He played as a left wing-back under Amorim during his breakthrough at Sporting CP, and there is a good possibility of a reunion with his ongoing contract stand-off.
The big question remains whether Les Parisiens would entertain losing their prized asset this winter.
The club did not block Manuel Ugarte’s move to Old Trafford last summer, but they could decide to keep Mendes until the end of the season before making a decision.
The 22-year-old was signed for around £34 million from Sporting CP. It could take around £50-60m to persuade Les Parisiens to contemplate his departure.
United are tight on finances with their PSR concerns, but they must show ambition with a mid-season swoop. This could mean parting ways with some first-team stars.
Marcus Rashford looks likely to head for the exit door next month. United may need at least another high-profile departure alongside him to afford Mendes.
Article written by Sri Aswin .