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Man Utd “looking at” signing Dalot replacement who’s like Alphonso Davies
Manchester United‘s scouts have now been spotted keeping close tabs on a wing-back target who Ruben Amorim already knows well, according to reports.
Amorim “really disappointed” by Bournemouth draw
Saving the best Premier League game of the weekend until last, Man United and Bournemouth played out a frantic 4-4 draw on Monday night. It laid bare the Red Devils’ attacking improvement, but also exposed the problems that will feel all too familiar for those watching on at Old Trafford.
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After battling to take the lead before the break, United found themselves behind just seven minutes after half-time as the Cherries put them to the sword in shocking fashion. But it was then the visitors who collapsed courtesy of quickfire goals as Bruno Fernandes stunningly struck before Matheus Cunha broke his goal drought in timely fashion.
Alas, even at 4-3, the hosts were yet to learn their lesson and Eli Junior Kroupi emerged from the bench to level it up at 4-4 and have the final say. Amorim, stuck with a point, could only express his disappointment at full-time.
“It’s really disappointing, we are really disappointed. Crazy game. In the end, we deserved more. It was a fun game for everyone at home. People, especially at Old Trafford, want to win, but they want to be inspired to see a team play good football.
“We did that well in certain moments. It was a good performance, but we need to be more clinical because we created so many chances. [Senne] Lammens did really well; there were opportunities for both sides. “We created more, we need to find ways of closing the games because this happened many times. That’s part of the process. We try to do things the best we can, but in some moments it’s not enough.”
With their defensive issues exposed, it’s no shock that United are chasing key upgrades within Amorim’s back five and that has reportedly taken them back to Portugal and towards Maxi Araujo.
Man Utd now plotting Maxi Araujo move
As reported by TeamTalk, Man United are now plotting a move to sign Araujo after sending their scouts to watch the Sporting CP wing-back in action as his side defeated AVS 6-0 last weekend.
Scouts certainly picked a good game to watch, given that Araujo netted twice in that 6-0 thumping and once again showcased exactly why he’s a wanted man by the Red Devils.
He’s caught the eye over a number of years now, no less so than in 2024/25 when his displays in the Champions League saw him compared to Bayern Munich sensation Alphonso Davies by FBRef.
What also helps is the fact that Amorim already knows the 25-year-old well, having worked with him during his time at Sporting. Now, he could secure a reunion to finally welcome an upgrade on Diogo Dalot.
|
League stats 25/26 |
Araujo |
Dalot |
|---|---|---|
|
Minutes |
744 |
957 |
|
Goals + Assists |
3 |
3 |
|
Tackles Won |
16 |
10 |
|
Blocks |
9 |
3 |
Whilst Dalot has shown some promising signs of improvement, Amorim should welcome Araujo and the chance to either replace his current option or push him to new levels. Competition, as proved by United’s improved front line, may well be the key to turning Man United around once and for all.
