Amorim reaches quick verdict on Man Utd transfer for 64-time capped Brazilian defender, with chance for former star more likely

Ruben Amorim is said to have quickly turned down the chance for Manchester United to sign Juventus defender Danilo as a free agent next summer, with the club instead setting their sights on a deal to bring back a former star and sign the new Portuguese was preparing to give two. current stars the chance to prove themselves.

A new era is dawning at Old Trafford, with Amorim chosen as the man to replace Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford hotseat. Although he is only 39 years old, there is great hope that Amorim can recover Manchester United back among the English and European elite and having guided the club he leaves behind, Sporting Lisbon, to two title wins in four seasons.

One of his first tasks – and part of an ongoing process at Old Trafford – will be to evaluate the players who have a long-term future at the club and those who do not, while he will also look at areas in the team that are. considered to need improvements.

One area of ​​concern for Amorim is the left back position, with the position continuing to cause headaches for the club.

As a result, United were this week linked with a move to land former Manchester City man Danilo back to the premier league. The 64-time Brazil international is approaching the end of his contract Juventus and will be available as a free agent in the summer of 2025.

And while United have reportedly been invited to discuss a pre-contract agreement with the versatile 33-year-old, Givemesport reports that the Red Devils have turned down the opportunity, with both Amorim and Ashworth agreeing that Danilo will not. fit the profile of the player they want to bring to Old Trafford.

Instead, we understand that Amorim is much more open to the possibility of bringing Alvaro Fernandez Carreras back to the club, with the club exploring the possibility of activating the €20 million buyback clause in his deal.

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United’s previous regime awarded a modest fee of just €5 million to sign the Spaniard to Benfica earlier this year, with Carreras flourishing in the Primeira Liga since signing an initial loan deal.

While the wisdom of such a meager fee now seems questionable, those who negotiated his sale at least had the foresight to include a buyback clause in his deal.

And with the player having since been linked with a move to both Liverpool and Real Madrid, we understand the clause gives United a great chance to beat their rivals to his signature.

However, sources have confirmed to us that the clause will only will become active once the current season comes to an end and will only come into action during the summer transfer window.

United have also been linked with a move for Alphonso Davies Discussions have been held with the Bayern Munich star’s entourage to determine his financial demands. Despite being available on a free transfer, his sky-high wages and signing fees have made it difficult to sign a contract for the player, including since his meeting with Barcelona.

As for Danilo, we’re told there was never any concrete interest in bringing the player to Old Trafford, while the links with United are described to us as more of a means to attract his client’s attention.

And while the 33-year-old can play in a variety of positions in defense or as a midfielder, Amorim and Ashworth would not view his signing as beneficial to their long-term goals at Old Trafford.

At the same time, we also understand that Amorim wants to give both Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw – both of whom have suffered from injuries for a long time – a chance to prove their fitness and show that they are capable of operating in the favored 3-teams from the new manager. 4-3 system.

Dutch star Malacia – former boss Erik ten Hag’s first signing – ended 17 months of injury hell with a competitive return in Manchester United Under-21s’ EFL Trophy match against Huddersfield Town on Tuesday evening.

It remains to be seen when the player will be deemed worthy of the first team, but the fact that he is now back on the pitch after a lengthy battle to rehabilitate from a knee injury is good news for the manager.

At the same time, hopes are growing that Shaw can also return to fitness after missing out this season due to a calf injury, although the club continues to name a date when he may be available again.

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Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku, a player strongly linked with a move to United in recent days, has been told he would be ‘crazy to consider moving from Chelsea’.

The French star has been struggling for minutes in the Premier League and is reportedly in favor of a move to United in January if his situation does not improve.

But the prospect of A former Blues star has rejected a move to United for Nkunku despite the London side reportedly naming their price.

Elsewhere, Leny Yoro is a man set to play a prominent role at Old Trafford under Amorim. The French teenager moved to Old Trafford last summer but is yet to make his competitive debut following a broken metatarsal injury suffered during their pre-season tour of the United States.

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Yoro is seen as a ‘generational talent’ by the new United boss and looks set to play a leading role in his regime.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch forward moved to Old Trafford from Bologna last summer for £36.5m but has scored just once and speculation over his future has accelerated in recent days.

This is now being reported Zirkzee does not figure in Amorim’s plans and has been cleared to return to Italy with Serie A giants.

Danilo’s Serie A stats this season