Manchester United is set in a new era under Reuben Amorim, with the hierarchy supporting managers in their quest for success during the offseason.
He has already spent around £200 million on new additions and has had to work primarily with players signed by former boss Erik Ten Hag, who was fired last October.
The Dutch led the team to third place in the Premier League in his first year, but his £600 million spending was ultimately a failure, and various talents couldn’t impress with the club.
Lisandro Martínez and Antony are two players who followed the former boss of Ajax in the summer of 2022, costing an astonishing £142 million.
However, Amorim may be trying to repeat the deals made by 10 hugs in this window, especially if one player becomes involved in the Red Devils.
Man UTD plot move for Carlos Baleba alternatives
To bolster the midfield division, Brighton star Carlos Beleva emerged as United’s key target during the end of the transfer window.
He is still a viable option for the Red Devils, but his current £100 million price tag could prove too much given his recent business, and other talents will need to be considered in the future.
As a result, according to Football Transfers, the hierarchy in which Feyenoord’s star Quinten Timber is considered created a finalist for the alternative.
Their reports claim that Amorim’s subordinates are closely monitoring the 24-year-old men’s movements. The 24-year-old has made 26 appearances in all competitions, helping the club win the Dutch Super Cup.
His current employer, managed by former United star Robin Van Persy, also said he is open to allowing the midfielder to leave if he receives an acceptable offer for his services.
Why does wood sign another 10 hug-like?
Despite having previously held meetings with Land Baleba over the past few weeks, it may seem unlikely that there will be a deal between the current and September 1 deadline.
His incredible asking price will United fork the 21-year-old club record fee, above the £89 million he paid to Paul Pogba in the summer of 2016.
Advances the first Premier League match day of the 2025/26 season, Seagulls boss Fabian Hürzeller talks about Baleva’s future at the club and potential moves to leave the Amex.
He said he is very confident that players will stay beyond the summer. It said the Red Devils could then pursue a move from Fayenode to land material.
I will not deny that the Dutch would be a cheaper signature, but if he could replicate the recent form from Eredivisy, he could also prove that he is a better addition.
Comparing each of the 2024/25 campaign statistics, Dutchman could outperform Baleva in a variety of key areas, potentially giving managers a good option to the centre of the side.
Timber, labeled “Superb” by Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, has his excellent abilities and has increased his key pass per 90.
How to compare Timber & Baleba through 2024/25 | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | wood | Baleva |
The game has been played | 18 | 34 |
Goals and Assistance | 6 | 4 |
Progressive Carry | 1.6 | 1.4 |
Progressive Pass | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Key path has been created | 1.4 | 0.7 |
You’ll be handed over to an 18-yard box | 1.1 | 0.7 |
The tackle won | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Tackling success rates | 61% | 60% |
The air won | 69% | 60% |
Statistics via FBREF | ||
He also ruled that he had no ownership of the Cameroonians, registering more tackles around 90 and winning the attempt to confiscate he entered, but craved the boss for his presence that won the ball.
His aviation abilities are far better than the Brighton Star, and he has the talent to have the necessary presence on both ends of the pitch when called out.
It is unclear how much material the Dutch outfit currently requires, but it is clear that he is a sensational talent capable of providing bargain solutions in the mid-issue.
However, we also need to be aware of the Red Devils hierarchy over the coming weeks, and before we can make an official approach, we need to take into account previous deals from the Ten Hag era.
As mentioned above, the additions made by former bosses from the top division in the Netherlands have proven to have failed.
