Ruben Amorim has made his tactical preference clear: he remains committed to a 3-4-2-1 setup. That stance was underlined ahead of the 2\u20131 win over Crystal Palace when he publicly called out Patrick Dorgu, a player signed specifically to help the introduction of the 3-4-2-1 formation in February 2025, for not bringing enough composure to possession.<\/p>\n
With a left-sided and right-sided wing back essential to the system, United head into January with a defined recruitment brief. Here are ten names that have been linked within that framework.<\/p>\n
Federico Dimarco has been among the premier left-sided defenders for several years. Approaching the final 18 months of his contract, Dimarco is understood to be in talks with Inter over an extension, but a window of opportunity exists if United pursue him. Inter would be tough sellers in January as they continue to fight for the Serie A title, but patience could make a summer move possible.<\/p>\n
Theo Hern\u00e1ndez was 28 when he left AC Milan for Al Hilal last summer. Now six months into his Saudi s\u00e9jour, a return to Europe would require effort from the player, yet a move to United might pique his interest. Theo is a powerful runner with a clear eye for goal.<\/p>\n
Alejandro Grimaldo produced 10 goals and 15 assists under Xabi Alonso en route to Leverkusen\u2019s 2023\u201324 title. At 30 and with around 18 months left on his contract, Grimaldo remains a source of goal contributions from the left and could be tempted by a move.<\/p>\n
Souffian El Karouani, 25, has matched last season\u2019s eight assists this term and is playing more as a traditional left back. Approaching the end of his contract at Utrecht, he represents a potential bargain.<\/p>\n
David Raum has long been linked with Europe\u2019s elite. The Germany international combines defensive strength with attacking versatility and has been deployed on both flanks.<\/p>\n
On the right, Marcos Llorente offers versatility from a midfield background and has adapted to Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s right side. His contract runs until 2027 and the 30-year-old may have one big move left in him. Nahuel Molina sits behind Llorente in Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s pecking order, with his own contract expiring in 2027 and minutes not guaranteed.<\/p>\n
Denzel Dumfries remains an archetypal right wing back known for marauding runs; Inter extended his contract in November 2024. Daniel Mu\u00f1oz, who arrived in England in January 2024, has become one of the Premier League\u2019s standout right backs and signed a new contract in April that removed a bargain release route.<\/p>\n
Finally, Jo\u00e3o M\u00e1rio moved to Juventus from Porto in the summer for \u20ac12 million but has been a reserve under Luciano Spalletti. A mid-season switch could suit both player and club and may be achievable without excessive cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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