At the close of last season, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was crystal clear about his summer transfer priorities: a proven striker and a dependable goalkeeper. Fast forward to mid-July, and neither objective has been met—leaving Amorim visibly frustrated as the season opener against Arsenal looms.

❌ Striker Situation: No Top No.9 in Sight

United have made some moves in the forward department, including the signing of Matheus Cunha and ongoing talks with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. However, these additions don’t match the caliber Amorim had envisioned.

His top targets were Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres—strikers known for their physical presence, goal-scoring consistency, and big-match mentality. Amorim was never convinced by the club’s interest in Liam Delap, believing he wouldn’t significantly raise the team’s level.

To make matters worse, none of the existing attackers have been offloaded. Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony are all still on the books—complicating squad reshaping efforts. Amorim was hoping to see at least two attacking departures by now.

With the club’s U.S. tour on the horizon, there’s internal urgency to secure at least one major exit.

🧤 Goalkeeper Concerns: Onana Adds to the Headache

The goalkeeping situation has become even more troubling. Andre Onana, whose inconsistency drew concern last season, is now sidelined with injury and expected to miss pre-season.

Though Amorim has no personal rift with Onana, he has grown increasingly concerned about the Cameroonian’s inability to execute the basics under pressure. Amorim values playing from the back, and Onana’s form has disrupted that approach.

Manchester United were open to selling Onana this summer, and while talks were held with agents, no formal bids have emerged. Complicating the situation further, Onana’s camp has signaled he is not actively seeking a move.

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