💰 Man Utd Set Aside £105 Million for January Rebuild – Two Key Targets Identified 🔴
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £105 million transfer budget for manager Rúben Amorim ahead of the January window, as the club look to fast-track their ongoing rebuild.
Following a series of promising performances, the United hierarchy are said to be fully convinced by Amorim’s project and are ready to give him significant financial backing this winter.
According to reports, the club have already identified two primary targets:
- Oihan Sancet of Athletic Bilbao, and
- Ousmane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon.
🧠 Sancet – The Missing Link in Midfield
Manchester United view Oihan Sancet as the creative and controlling presence their midfield has been lacking. Valued at around £60 million, the 25-year-old Spaniard remains under contract with Bilbao until 2032, meaning negotiations could be difficult midway through the season.
Amorim believes Sancet’s intelligence, versatility, and balance between attack and defence could transform United’s ability to dominate possession — an area where they’ve struggled in recent years.
🧱 Diomande – A Long-Term Defensive Investment
At the back, Ousmane Diomande has emerged as a key target. The 21-year-old Ivorian defender has just 18 months left on his Sporting Lisbon deal, presenting an opportunity for United to strike a deal in January, with a potential fee of around £45 million.
Highly rated for his anticipation, pace, and composure, Diomande is viewed as a long-term successor to Harry Maguire, whose contract runs out at the end of the season.
🔄 Building for Now and the Future
A combined £105 million investment in Sancet and Diomande would signal Amorim’s intent to build a balanced, forward-thinking squad — one capable of competing immediately while maintaining sustainability for the years ahead.
After reinforcing the attack last summer, Manchester United’s focus has now shifted to strengthening the midfield and defence, two key pillars of Amorim’s rebuild.
Whether the club can persuade Bilbao to sell Sancet in January or wait until summer remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: a new Manchester United is steadily taking shape under Rúben Amorim.