Manchester United are in a period of transition, but after a season that should be forgotten in 2024/25, Ruben Amorim has managed to give the team even more zeal and enthusiasm than before.
Amorim’s United side have had a perfect run in the Premier League so far this season. The team, who sit seventh in the table, have eased the pressure with a five-game unbeaten run and are in a promising position, just four points behind second-placed Manchester City.
Brian Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha played key roles in achieving this. INEOS has revamped the Red Devils’ frontline, making them far more cohesive and understanding when attacking.
But with United looking to return to the Champions League after a number of years and compete for that silverware, Amorim may want a more exclusive player, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe and others would certainly appear to be eyeing a star player.
Manchester United eyeing marquee signing
Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world, but has long struggled to match its reputation with continued success on the field.
While the Theater of Dreams side are slowly returning to their old path, INEOS appear to be interested in making major additions to balance out their shrewd summer signings. Perhaps someone like Cristiano Ronaldo?
It was no easy task to recreate the one-off deal under Sir Alex Ferguson, who proved to be one of the best players in the history of the game, and of course now CR7 is recognized as one of the greatest and most skilled footballers of all time.
But United should aim to sign one of the superstars of the game, a game-changer who is a different quality to Amorim’s other players.
Perhaps that is why Man United are interested in signing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. At this stage, his future in the Spanish capital has been a hot topic in recent years.
Vinicius Junior, 25, is considering a surprise exit from Real Madrid as he feels he is no longer the next best player to Kylian Mbappe, Spanish sources have reported.
United are on high alert and are said to be preparing a £200m offer to lure him away from the Santiago Bernabéu.
INEOS and Jason Wilcox will need to act quickly to get over this line, as Chelsea are also long-time fans.
What Vinicius Junior offers Manchester United
Vinicius Jr. is widely regarded as one of the most talented forwards of his generation. The Brazilian, who joined Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018 for just under £39 million, has scored 111 goals and provided 87 assists in 338 senior games, notably winning two Champions League titles and three La Liga titles.
The £353,000-a-week talent, a big-time player and versatile means of inflicting damage on opponents, has been embroiled in a tumultuous year at Real Madrid, and it looks increasingly likely that he will never see his best years in the iconic white shirt.
Capricious, dynamic and always dangerous, Vinicius Jr is blessed with terrifying speed and control on the ball and creativity when running down the left flank.
It was praised as such.A legend is being bornAccording to talent scout Jacek Kulig, Vinicius Jr. could reach his potential by reversing Ronaldo’s record-breaking move to Spain in the past, gaining world-class fame and achieving new heights in another league.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or runner-up’s sometimes volatile personality is part of what makes him special. He is naturally competitive and hates losing. Perhaps Man United need a player with Ronaldo’s aura and determination.
There has been some turmoil in Spain for the South American star this season. He has had some conflict with new manager Xabi Alonso and has sat out the last four La Liga games despite scoring five goals and providing four assists in 12 games.
However, there is no denying that Mbappe has a central role, which is why Vigny may wish to leave and join United to play up front and gain greater tactical freedom in a role that has been dubbed the club’s superstar.
Vinicius Junior – Career statistics by position | |||
|---|---|---|---|
position | app | the goal | assist |
left wing | 284 | 86 | 73 |
center forward | 60 | 29 | 15 |
right wing | 14 | 3 | 2 |
attacking midfield | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Dates via Transfermarkt | |||
Ronaldo proved he could do it over several years in the Premier League, but then exceeded expectations when he moved to Real Madrid and became a mainstay.
The Portuguese legend scored 145 goals over two seasons for United, winning his first of five Ballon d’Or in 2008 and winning three Premier League titles and the first of many Champions League trophies in a brilliant first stint with Sir Alex.
Vinicius Jr. has enjoyed tremendous success in Spain and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the game. But does he need to enjoy a talismanic handle in order to hit his best form? This suggests United offers the perfect platform to slide into a project that needs a lot of work but is turning a corner.
Under Amorim’s guidance at Old Trafford, he was able to achieve this, following in the footsteps of his Whites idol, who left Real Madrid after continued success and forged a new path.
While their situations are hardly identical, there are definitely similarities, with Vincius Junior having the power and personality to hit the jackpot in England and usher in Man United’s resurgence, working with Mbeumo, Cunha and Benjamin Sesco to restore United to their former strength as giants of the English and European game.
