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Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to sign £30m Ligue 1 defender

Originally posted on We All Follow United
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated May 16, 2025 12:27 PM ET

Ruben Amorim is keen to sign Vanderson at Manchester United

As Manchester United prepare for a European final against Tottenham, the sporting planning decisions do not stop. With Ruben Amorim settled as manager, the club are keeping their eyes firmly on the summer transfer window. The board, aware of the structural shortcomings that the team had to contend with for much of the season, has already begun to evaluate new reinforcements.

Amorim, who has brought a clear style based on intensity and tactical discipline, needs players who fit his model. And it is in this context that the name of Vanderson comes to the fore. Give Me Sport has reported that Monaco’s Brazilian full-back has caught the eye of the Portuguese coach, who has not closed the door on bringing in a right-back with attacking traits during the summer.

Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to sign Vanderson

Vanderson’s possible arrival is under consideration at Old Trafford. According to sources close to the club, Amorim considers the Monaco player an interesting option because of his ability to go forward and his constant presence in attack. With seven direct interventions in goals during the season, the 23-year-old Brazilian has shown consistency. His profile fits the team’s need for a player who combines pace, pace and technical ability.

Although his contract with Monaco runs until 2027, and he earns a respectable salary, there is a growing sense that Monaco will listen to offers in the region of £30m. Manchester United have been monitoring his progress for some time and maintain positive reports. In addition, the club could have a larger budget if Aston Villa decide to exercise the option to buy Marcus Rashford, which would free up valuable resources to reinvest in the squad. Vanderson represents an attacking gamble for a system that requires more firepower down the flanks, and his name is not the only one on the table, but one of the most serious.

From a tactical perspective, the interest in Vanderson makes sense. Amorim has used the 3-4-2-1 system consistently, and within that formation, the right wingback plays a vital role. A player is needed who can offer depth, the ability to run forward and, above all, defensive responsibility in transitions. Dalot has been inconsistent, and although Mazraoui has delivered, the club sees him more as a centre-back.

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Vanderson, on the other hand, has the attributes to perform that role with ease. His pace, movement and ability to get into the opposition’s box make him a valuable alternative. If United want to compete in the top half of the table and fight for titles, they must improve their squad with profiles suited to the system. Vanderson has room for improvement and a high ceiling. Unlike other recent gambles, he has already shown sustained performance in a demanding league.

Amorim should drive this operation. Not just because of his immediate impact, but because of what he can evolve with specific work. In a team that needs width and dynamism on the wings, Vanderson can make a difference. It’s not about signing for the sake of signing; it’s about signing the right fit.

This article first appeared on We All Follow United and was syndicated with permission.

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