Manchester United weighing the possibility of signing Nuno Mendes from Paris Saint-Germain
manchester united They have some work to do if they want their team to reach the level required to secure a spot in the top four, let alone win the first division and a new left back must be a priority. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia's physical problems have been well documented and they may not be good enough to play in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 either.
It seems that Amorim is already aligning its goals as The Daily Mail has reported that the Red Devils are preparing a raid for Paris Saint-Germain left back Nuno Mendes to solve his problems.
Mendes has very high potential and has been developing at PSG in recent years, although a move to one of the most competitive leagues in the world could be on the horizon sooner rather than later.
The 22-year-old's attacking qualities are said to have attracted the attention of many clubs, including Manchester United, and with a valuation of £45million. at TransfermarktIt seems to be reasonably priced. His contract expires in June 2026, so the Red Devils could sign the Portuguese international for a reduced price. transfer fee next summer.
Mendes the perfect side
Nuno Mendes has been heavily criticized in recent years for his performances in the champions league and for Portugal, mainly for having been caught out of position and neglecting their defensive duties. However, he is excellent offensively, making him a good fit for a full-back role.
Under Amorim's system, which revolves around dominating the ball and playing higher up the pitch, Mendes' defensive problems would be masked. He has a good physique and so far he has also had no problems with injuries, so United can be sure that they would invest in a player with a decent physical history and high potential.
However, Mendes is not their only target at left back, as the likes of Alphonso Davies and Milos Kerkez have also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. Therefore, it will be interesting to see where he falls on Man United's priority list before reading too much into history.
