Manchester United in talks to make first signing of Rubén Amorim but cannot join immediately
Manchester United are in talks with teenage Paraguayan defender Diego León, talkSPORT understands.
The 17-year-old left-back is valued at around £4million and talks are being led by joined technical director Jason Wilcox.
León would become the first signing of the Ruben Amorim time at Old Trafford.
However, the Portuguese coach would not be able to work with León until the summer since the Paraguayan is under 18 years old.
football association (FA) and Premier League rules prevent clubs from signing overseas-based players under the age of 18.
However, that does not prevent clubs from reaching agreements for these players, as would be the case with the Cerro Porteño defender.
León played 19 games with Cerro Porteño in the 2024 season of the Primera División Clausura, which is the country's top division. Costa Rica.
The teenager also scored two goals in his first three games this season.
Cerro Porteño finished sixth out of 12 teams.
Wilcox's key role in transfer negotiations comes after United separate paths with sports director Daniel Ashworthwho had assumed his position in July.
joint co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe He is believed to have played a key role in the decision to split from Ashworth.
The Red Devils' search for a left back is also noteworthy Luke ShawThe repeated injury problems.
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Shaw, United's left-back when fit, recently suffered a 'small setback' on his return to fitness.
The 29-year-old missed the start of the campaign due to a calf strain suffered in pre-season.
Since then, Shaw has only made three appearances off the bench for the Red Devils this season, against ipswich townBodo/Glimt and Everton.
Those three games were also Amorim's first three games in charge.
However, Shaw confirmed he was back on the treatment table after missing United's squad that traveled to Arsenal on December 4.
“Hey guys, it really hurts me to have to write this because I really thought I was over my recent struggles and was on a positive path going forward, but unfortunately I had a little setback,” Shaw wrote on her Instagram Story.
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“I've been through a lot and I've had a lot of ups and downs, but this has definitely been my most difficult period.
“I am absolutely devastated and it is extremely difficult to accept reality at the moment.
“I understand that there will be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all that.
“No one feels that more than me right now.
“But what I can promise is that I will do everything I can to come back better soon and help this club achieve its ambitions this season.
“Thank you all for the support. It really doesn't go unnoticed and I really appreciate it.”
United added in their statement: “We are all with you.”
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