Ruben Amorim drew his first game as Man Utd manager on Sunday (Image: Getty)
have reportedly mapped out their transfer priorities at full-back and boosted ‘s chances of landing a mutual target in the process.
New United boss wants to sign a left wing-back for his 3-4-3 system after starting right-footer in Sunday’s score draw against . came on at Portman Road but played as a left-sided centre-back, while Tyrell Malacia has been held back by injuries since arriving at Old Trafford.
According to , Milos Kerkez has emerged as a target for both United and . The youngster is going from strength to strength under , and although are ‘pursuing’ him, he is ‘not at the top’ of the Red Devils’ wish list.
United have reportedly compiled a ‘long list’ of left wing-back options for Amorim, with the likes of Alphonso Davies and Theo Hernandez understood to be higher up than Kerkez.
may therefore have a clear run at the 21-year-old early in the January transfer window, when United are likely to be pursuing the targets deemed a higher priority by sporting director Dan Ashworth.
Kerkez has started all 12 of Bournemouth’s matches this season, notching two assists. He is a crucial player for the Cherries, who may put up a stern fight before selling him this winter, given his contract runs until the summer of 2028.
Milos Kerkez has become a key player for Bournemouth (Image: Getty)
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Hungarian international Kerkez spent time at AC Milan and AZ Alkmaar before joining up with Bournemouth last year. manager will be well aware of his talents, having been in charge of Feyenoord during the full-back’s spell in the Netherlands.
And Kerkez could challenge Andy Robertson for the left-back spot at Anfield, with a view to eventually becoming his long-term replacement.
Amorim will be keen to alter the United squad this winter after his predecessor, , spent years building a group to fit an entirely different system.
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The Portuguese is expected to play a lesser role in transfer dealings than the United managers who came before him, with Ashworth, technical director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada all recently appointed by co-owner to assist with the recruitment process.
And while squad changes need to be made, Amorim will be forced to operate on a tight budget due to the huge sums splashed by the Red Devils in recent years, and the number of underperforming signings still on the books.