Ruben Amorim Targets Bayern's Alphonso Davies as Manchester United's January Revamp Begins

Recently appointed Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has set his sights on Bayern Munich’s star defender, Alphonso Davies, as the club prepares for a crucial January transfer window. Following the mid-season sacking of Erik ten Hag, who led the team to a disappointing start with just three wins in nine Premier League matches, Amorim aims to turn the tide at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils currently find themselves languishing in 13th place, a position far from their historic standing in English football. Despite capturing four points in his initial two matches as interim boss, Ruud van Nistelrooy was unable to provide the spark needed to lift the team. Amorim was officially introduced as head coach on November 1 but had to wait until last week to begin his new role after concluding a successful tenure at Sporting Lisbon.

As the new man in charge evaluates the squad, speculation is rampant about which players the club, under the ownership of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, might pursue in January to back Amorim's vision. While signs point toward a limited budget following five summer signings, recent reports suggest that United will still seek to welcome at least two new faces.

One of those coveted targets could be Alphonso Davies. Despite the unlikelihood of negotiating a transfer for the winter window, rumors indicate that United is positioning itself to outmaneuver Real Madrid for a summer move, with Davies's contract expiring in June. Renowned German journalist Christopher Michel has emphasized that, within a 3-4-3 system, Davies would be an optimal left wing-back choice for Amorim.

Amorim is said to prioritize strengthening the left-back and central midfield positions as he assesses his squad’s deficiencies. Given the urgency to make impactful changes, the upcoming window promises to be significant for the club. Fans are left eager and hopeful that the new strategy could lead Manchester United back onto the path of glory.

In this transitional period for the club, all eyes will be on Amorim’s decisions in the January transfer market as Manchester United aims to re-establish its dominance in both domestic and European competitions. Will Alphonso Davies don the famous red shirt next season? Only time will tell!