Manchester United are pressing ahead in their mission to improve their squad and now have a gentleman’s agreement in place to address a key position.
Ruben Amorim's urged to experiment at Manchester United
Like most managers, Ruben Amorim would’ve liked one or two more arrivals through the door at Old Trafford to offer further balance and structure to his side, though he will have to work with the players at his disposal for the time being.
While his unwavering reliance on his favoured system isn’t going away any time soon, Owen Hargreaves has urged the former Sporting boss to experiment a little with his starting line-up as he aims to bring about a consistent run of results.
He said via TNT Sports: “I’d love to see Bruno play as a 10, maybe with Mbeumo as a No. 9. If you have Cunha and Bruno playing as two 10s plus Mbeumo, that’s good. Maybe play Amad as a wing-back on the left if you want to stay with the formation. I just think it’s harsh on Bruno, him being criticised.”
Later, he added: “They decided to get goals and sign proven Premier League players in Cunha and Mbeumo, which I like, but now Bruno has to play deeper to get on the ball and create. He’s not playing his natural position; he’s playing deeper.”
Undoubtedly, Bruno Fernandes has been shoehorned into a deeper role and doesn’t look entirely comfortable. Missed penalties against Fulham and Brentford haven’t helped his case, either. It is entirely fair to say.
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17 chances created from the Portugal international on Premier League duty illustrate he is still having a telling influence, per Fotmob, though Manchester United could be about to free him up if recent developments come to fruition.
Man Utd have agreement to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace
According to Ben Jacobs via The United Stand, Manchester United have a gentleman’s agreement to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton next summer if he fails to put pen to paper on an extension at Selhurst Park.
In a deal that could be worth between £60-£65 million, the England international may be the final piece of the jigsaw that Amorim is missing, albeit it remains to be seen if he does end up signing a new deal at his current employers.
Impressing across Crystal Palace’s superb unbeaten run, Wharton has registered one assist in nine appearances this term, thriving in his deep-lying role.
Labelled “outstanding” by Declan Rice, the former Blackburn Rovers man may well be the man to transform Manchester United’s midfield, though he is unlikely to be short of interest over the coming months.