Ruben Amorim has started as United manager and has passed the first Premier League test. The supporters were of course disappointed that the club did not take home three points from Portman Road, but still, with only three training sessions together, it was 1-1 and what the players showed in a new formation was not so bad. After the game, it was reported that the Portuguese has already seen what he needs in 2025.

Amorim stated last week that he has the players he needs to deliver, but it comes as no surprise that he is also reporting shortcomings to the sporting director that need to be fixed in 2025.

READ: Manchester United striker ‘doesn’t really like the Premier League’

The hyperactive transfer journalist Romano has picked up on signals from the United manager after his Premier League debut.

-Manchester United want to sign a new left-back. Rúben Amorim plays with the back three, but Man United want to go for a proper left-back. Amorim is very happy with Diogo Dalot when it comes to the player [that he is]: Can play several positions, is a leader, a great professional… but they need a player who can cover that position on a regular basis,” Romano begins to Caughtoffiside.

Read on Radiosporten: Historically even in the Premier League – after Liverpool, of course

“A new player in that position, left-back, is still a top priority, and from what I hear even after the Ipswich game, the message from Ruben Amorim to Manchester United management is that we need a player in a left-hand position in 2025. Could be January, could be summer, based on opportunities, based on price, based on several factors, but Man United want to go for a player in that position, Romano doses.

Everything you need to know about Manchester United matches