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Manchester United Back Amorim with Near-£100m Budget Despite Final Defeat

Board remains firm on long-term vision

Manchester United’s hierarchy has maintained faith in Ruben Amorim following the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, granting the Portuguese head coach a near-£100m summer transfer budget as preparations begin for a significant rebuild.

According to The Guardian, United’s leadership, driven by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s football department, is unwavering in their belief that Amorim is the right man to reshape the club. The plan always involved giving him a full pre-season and transfer window, regardless of the outcome in Bilbao.

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Squad reshaping already under way

Wolves’ forward Matheus Cunha and Ipswich striker Liam Delap top Amorim’s shortlist, alongside a creative midfielder. Cunha’s £62.5m release clause has brought negotiations into sharper focus, while Delap, valued at £30m, is attracting interest from Chelsea and Newcastle, complicating the chase.

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Crucially, the club is not bound by ‘sell-to-buy’ limitations. Ratcliffe’s sweeping cost-cutting reforms — including up to 450 redundancies — have recalibrated the club’s wage and operational balance, freeing up room for recruitment without sacrificing key assets.

Garnacho’s future adds tension

Following the defeat to Spurs, Alejandro Garnacho cast uncertainty over his role at Old Trafford. “Until we reached the final, I played every round,” he said. “And I played 20 minutes today – I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.”

His words reflect more than disappointment — they tap into a growing sense that squad harmony will need to be rebuilt as well as refreshed.

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United at a crossroads

Amorim is tasked with leading a club undergoing not only a tactical transition but also a cultural reset. His signings and man-management this summer will define the early phase of the Ratcliffe era.

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This update is a mixed bag. On one hand, backing a promising manager like Ruben Amorim with a sizeable transfer budget shows real commitment to change, something the club has sorely needed. But there’s an unease about the broader context.

Nearly £100m sounds generous, yet in today’s inflated market, it doesn’t stretch far. Cunha alone could cost over half that, and Delap’s £30m valuation for an unproven Premier League striker raises eyebrows. With no requirement to sell before buying, fans may question why more isn’t being invested, especially after significant internal cost-cutting.

Garnacho’s post-final comments are particularly worrying. For a young talent to publicly express uncertainty suggests a disconnect behind the scenes. His development has been one of the few bright spots in recent seasons, and losing him would send a troubling message.

Ultimately, while it’s encouraging that Amorim has the board’s support, fans want substance. A full pre-season and the right signings could restore belief, but patience will wear thin quickly if on-pitch performances fail to match off-field promises.