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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is believed to be working to bring one of Bayern Munich’s established stars to Old Trafford, according to reports in Germany.
The Portuguese coach has only managed three games in charge of the Premier League team, having been signed from Sporting Lisbon following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag at the beginning of November.
But Amorim already has his eyes set on a move to Old Trafford and a bid to lift the club out of its slow start to the season.
Ahead of the January transfer window, the new manager is expected to make a series of transformative signings, including luring Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres to Manchester.
However, one star Amorim wants to work with for the first time is currently playing in the Bundesliga.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Amorim is reportedly determined to try and lure Konrad Laimer to join his Manchester United squad.
Ruben Amorim is believed to be drawing up a transfer wish list ahead of the January window.
The Bayern Munich star, Konrad Laimer, would have caught the attention of the Portuguese coach
The 27-year-old spent just one and a half seasons in Bavaria after joining the club from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023, but quickly proved to be a reliable presence in midfield, making 59 appearances since joining the team. Bundesliga giants.
United were thought to have previously expressed interest in the player ahead of their move to Munich in 2022, with former manager Ralf Ragnick thought to be interested in bringing his compatriot into the set-up ahead of the 2022-23 season.
But if Amorim has his heart set on recruiting Laimer to join his ranks, the 39-year-old may have his work cut out for him.
according to BILDLaimer is not believed to be currently considering leaving Allianz, where he has a contract for another three years.
Bayern’s ‘Mr Reliable’ is believed to be happy with his position in Vincent Kompany’s side, proving to be a regular starter under the former Burnley manager.
Despite making an unbeaten start in Manchester, Amorim is likely to look to refine his squad during the January transfer window as he looks to help the club challenge for the top of the table once again.
But before revamping the struggling squad, Amorim will face a series of tough tests in the Premier League as fixtures pile up over the festive period, starting with a visit to title-chasing Arsenal at the Emirates.
Amorim is expected to make a move for his former Sporting Lisbon player, Viktor Gyokeres.
Manchester United are unbeaten under their new manager, but face their toughest test against Arsenal.
Before the clash, Amorim wanted to make it clear to his players how difficult the trip to north London would be after facing Ipswich and Everton, and Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.
“I would like to say different things, but I have to say it again: the storm will come,” Amorim warned Tuesday.
‘We are going to have difficult moments and in some games we will discover ourselves. I know this because I know my players, I know football and I follow football.
“I know it’s very difficult to be a Manchester United manager and say these things. We want to win all the time, no matter what, but we know we’re at a different point compared to Arsenal.”
