“The one to watch”: Journalist says Man United could swoop in for 24-year-old star Ruben Amorim “loves” | OneFootball

Manchester United could make a move for Sporting Lisbon star Francisco Trincao, reports journalist Graeme Bailey.

Amorim was appointed United’s head coach on November 1, following the sacking of Erik ten Hag late last month.

At the moment, Amorim is assessing his squad as he seeks to kickstart his reign at Old Trafford on a high note. It has been mentioned that the Portuguese coach will not be afforded a huge transfer budget to reinforce the squad amidst the pressures brought about by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.

However, this has not stopped the tabloids from linking United with some of his former players at Sporting Lisbon including Viktor Gyokeres, Geovany Quenda, Morten Hjulmand, Pedro Goncalves and Ousmane Diomande.

According to Bailey [via GIVEMESPORT], Trincao is another one who United could look to sign for Amorim.

Last term, Trincao played a key role as Sporting clinched the title. The 24-year-old registered nine goals and six assists in 31 appearances.

So far this term, Trincao has managed three goals and eight assists in 11 Liga Portugal appearances, translating to a goal contribution every other match.

Bailey said, “I am told Trincao really is a player that Amorim loves, having discovered him at Braga.”

“Amorim is not going to insist on any players follow him, but United’s footballing department hugely respect his opinion, and they have already asked about certain positions during their talks.”

“The likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Geovany Quenda, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand have all been linked but I am told that Trincao could be the one to watch when it comes to joining Amorim and his staff at Old Trafford.”

“United’s scouts were already well aware of Trincao – indeed they are well versed on the Sporting squad having watched them closely in the last couple of years.”

If Trincao were to follow Amorim to Old Trafford, he would be no stranger to Premier League football.

The winger had a spell at Wolves. He featured 30 times under Bruno Lage in the 2021/2022 season, finding the back of the net on two occasions.

He seemingly didn’t contribute enough for Wolves to make his stay a permanent one and they sent him back to Barcelona. Trincao has looked like a player reborn under Amorim and he may fancy a second stab at English football if the opportunity presented itself.