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With the first game of Manchester United under the new manager, Ruben Amorim, about to go down, the latest transfer rumors are starting to heat up. The Portuguese coach began work earlier this week and will be in the dugout this Sunday as the team faces Ipswich Town in a Premier League match at Portman Road. With only six weeks remaining until the January transfer window reopens, all eyes will be on what reinforcements Amorim may look to bring in.
Ruben Amorim's First Game in Charge
Anticipation builds ahead of Amorim's first game in charge of Manchester United. The 39-year-old got down to work last week - assessing his options and planning for the future. Despite the heavy spending last summer, with more than £200 million invested in new players, the flexibility may not be there this time around for the Red Devils.
With United's finances stretched by the significant outlay last summer and about £35 million spent on compensation, including £10 million to Newcastle United for sporting director Dan Ashworth and £17 million in a severance payout to former manager Erik ten Hag, Amorim might find himself with a more restricted budget when the winter window opens.
Transfer Speculation Ahead of January
Despite all this, the rumors of his transfer persist. Amorim's former player, Viktor Gyokeres, is again being linked with a reunion at Old Trafford. The Swedish striker's name has cropped up in several transfer reports recently, though whether a move may materialize remains to be seen.
In addition to the Gyokeres talk, Manchester United fans are keeping an eye on other potential targets, with some suggesting that Amorim could be looking to add depth to his squad to push for a strong second half of the season.
Angel Gomes and Leroy Sane Rumors
Meanwhile, Angel Gomes remains a point of interest, with some reports suggesting that the club may rekindle their interest in the former youth product. With his current outfit Lille in Ligue 1, Gomes has impressed enough and is touted as an affordable addition to Amorim's squad.
Another name that has been associated with United, therefore, is Leroy Sane. The Bayern Munich winger is said to have been scouted by the Manchester United board, although how much the German international is available to be signed in January is anybody's guess. United's interest in Sane adds another exciting chapter into the club's transfer story as the January window draws closer.
What's Next for Manchester United?
With a new manager leading and the January transfer window looming, the next few months could prove quite pivotal in Manchester United's season. Ruben Amorim will have to make smart decisions on the pitch and in the transfer market if he hopes to steer his team back into title contention.
Transfer speculation will dominate the coming weeks as United's hierarchy begins to put together a squad that is competent enough to win at the highest level. Watch this space for more as the transfer gossip amplifies and Ruben Amorim seeks to leave his mark at Old Trafford.
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