According iNewsParis Saint-Germain defender, Nuno Mendes, has opened the door to meet with coach Rubén Amorim in manchester united after a breakdown in contractual negotiations.
The Red Devils have had a poor 2024/25 season despite the change of coach. Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag as new coach in November, but the club has only added 7 points from the last 8 first division games.
The Portuguese may want to reinforce his squad in the current season. transfer window and meNews They claim that Mendes has opened up the possibility of reuniting with Amorim, having worked together during their time at Sporting Lisbon.
The 22-year-old is set to become Amorim's first major signing at Old Trafford, but United's chances of signing him this winter could depend on recovering funds from player sales and loan exits in the near future. .
Possible transfer
United have really struggled from the left-back or left-back position this season. Diogo Dalot has lacked consistency in his positioning and has not posed any attacking threat in the 3-4-2-1 setup under Amorim.
Tyrell Malacia is back in the first team ranks after his long-term knee problem, but seems to be lacking pace. With Luke Shaw also unreliable due to nagging injuries, Amorim may want a new addition in the left-back role.
Mendes seems an ideal choice for the manager due to his familiarity with the system from his days in Lisbon. The defender has just entered the peak phase of his career and would represent a fantastic mid-season signing.
The defender was signed by PSG for £34 million in the summer of 2022 and the French champions could look to make a profit on the money spent if they considered his exit during the winter transfer window.
Mendes is a magnificent left back who plays with the ball and does not shy away from participating in duels and tackles. He has also attracted attention for his tireless work rate and his ability to dribble past opponents with pace on the left flank.
His current contract with the Ligue 1 champions expires in June 2026 and PSG could be forced to sell him with a bid of £45m. A transfer could also depend on whether United can accumulate some of the funds from player sales.
