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Man Utd submit bid to sign long-term Patrick Dorgu replacement Yisa Alao
Manchester United are circling this window for reinforcements and could now be set to launch a double full-back raid as Ruben Amorim gets down to business at Old Trafford.
Man Utd draw vs Wolves sparks Ruben Amorim debate
2025 was a year that produced Manchester United’s worst-ever Premier League finish, a run to the Europa League final that ended in defeat and some promising signs under Amorim towards the end. Either way, they will be hoping for an improvement come 2026.
Fittingly, the Red Devils saw out the year with a draw at home to Wolves, highlighting their dwindling squad depth and the limitations they face within their much-maligned 3-4-2-1 system that was deployed in a clash where the visitors were given more joy than many expected.
For many, the formation utilised leads to predictable patterns of play when trying to break opposition sides down, while central defenders sometimes operating in auxiliary midfield roles isn’t something that the entirety of the Manchester United support are too keen on.
While others opt to change tact regarding their manager, including Chelsea, Amorim appears to be safe for the time being, albeit Andoni Iraola has been lined up as his Old Trafford successor if results like their stalemate against the Old Gold continue to occur.
Switching coaches is a strategy that doesn’t always pay off, which appears to be why INEOS have stayed loyal to their man in charge. However, Manchester United spent over £225 million in the summer, so there is an expectation on results to be delivered.
Given the January window is now open, Amorim may now be given some support in his hunt to strengthen as the Red Devils step up their search for new recruits.
Man Utd’s state of play on Salvador Blopa and Yisa Alao
According to Mailsport, Manchester United have internally discussed a move for Sporting star Salvador Blopa, who is predominantly a right-back or winger by trade.
Meanwhile, they have submitted a £450,000 bid for Sheffield Wednesday prodigy Yisa Alao, who is also attracting attention from Liverpool, and he would likely become a long-term project in the left-back position, potentially overtaking Patrick Dorgu in the future.
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Of course, this may indicate that Amorim is still very much in favour at the club despite recent reports. His preference for wing-backs as opposed to width being supplied by attackers is something that is a cornerstone of his system.
In turn, Blopa would be a more natural fit on the right-hand side than someone like Amad Diallo, who may be allowed to push up into a more natural role after the former’s return of two goals and one assist in his first six appearances for the Portuguese giants.
Alao has featured three times for Sheffield Wednesday this term, and their financial troubles may open up the path for his exit, given they are certain to go down amid a points deduction.
