….As INEOS transfer strategy takes shape following Dan Ashworth exit
Manchester United are on the verge of completing the first signing of the Ruben Amorim era as INEOS’ transfer strategy takes shape.
·Leon in Manchester to complete his medical
·Teenager set to become Amorim’s first signing
·Will join the club in July 2025
·WHAT HAPPENED?
17-year-old Paraguayan left-back, Diego Leon has arrived in Manchester ahead of his medical. The club are then expected to formally announce their first signing of Amorim’s tenure at Old Trafford, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The young left-back will join from Paraguayan top division side Cerro Porteno. United have agreed to pay a transfer fee of £3.2 million ($4m) plus up to £3.6m ($4.5m) in add-ons.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
After completing these formalities in Manchester, the teenager will head back to Paraguay and will only return to England in July 2025 to link up with the first team.
Leon’s signing gives shape to INEOS’ long-term transfer vision, with the club restructuring after the shock exit of sporting director Dan Ashworth towards the end of 2024 just months after joining from Newcastle.
·DID YOU KNOW?
United have been on the lookout for a new left-back due to the injury issues of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia over the past 18 months. They are bringing in a talented full-back who could solve those issues in the future.
Amorim has also been linked with a reunion with some of his old Sporting CP players at Old Trafford, as well as Portugal international Nuno Mendes.
WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
Amorim’s side will aim to get back to winning ways on Thursday when they lock horns against Southampton at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash.
