Man Utd closing on first signing of Ruben Amorim period

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Paraguayan teenage defender Diego Leon – the primary acquisition of the Ruben Amorim period.

The 17-year-old was pictured on social media getting ready to depart South America for Manchester, the place he’ll bear a medical earlier than placing pen to paper on a long-term contract.

Leon’s switch is anticipated to pocket present employers Cerro Porteno round £6m, with a number of experiences suggesting he may head again to Paraguay on mortgage for the rest of the season.

A left-sided defender, Leon shouldn’t be anticipated to instantly problem for a outstanding position in Amorim’s first-team squad, however gives long-term cowl for a place that the Portuguese coach is thought to wish to strengthen.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes continues to be linked with a big-money transfer to United, having beforehand labored with Amorim throughout his time at Sporting CP, as Amorim seeks a participant able to bombing ahead from left wing-back.

🚨🔴 Manchester United’s newest signing, Diego Leon on his solution to England for his medical. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/LwUfrXuxV5

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Diogo Dalot has been filling in as a short lived measure although he’s finest suited to taking part in on the suitable. Luke Shaw, in the meantime, continues to battle with accidents and Tyrell Malacia remains to be working his means again after a prolonged absence of his personal.

There are additionally anticipated to be outgoings at Outdated Trafford this month. Marcus Rashford might be probably the most high-profile exit after falling out of favour, and he might be joined by Joshua Zirkzee, who has didn’t settle at United following a £34m summer time transfer from Bologna.

Rashford might be heading to Italy, the place he’s wished by AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli, whereas Zirkzee is a main goal for Juve – there was discuss of a swap deal that will see Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic head in the wrong way.

As for Leon, he was referred to as as much as Paraguay for the upcoming South American Underneath-20 Championship in Venezuela, having made his first crew debut for Cerro Porteno in August final 12 months.