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Ahead of his move to Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has already identified three transfer targets for the club.
With his unorthodox tactics, the Portuguese manager wants players that fit his system.
He prefers to play with five defenders, attacking in a 3-5-2 shape and adopting a 5-3-2 formation without the ball
Therefore, the 39-year-old wants to bring some of his most important players from Sporting with him to Manchester.
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TEAMtalk report that Ruben Amorim has informed United’s hierarchy of three signings they should make.
Young centre back Goncalo Inacio is the first name on the shortlist.
The 23-year-old is considered one of the best in his position across Europe and is being targeted by Liverpool.
With Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof’s contracts expiring next summer, he would add some exciting depth to United’s back line.
Inacio’s estimated value is €45million, according to Transfermarkt, however he has a €60m release clause in his contract.
Amorim would also like to bring former Spurs winger Marcus Edwards with him to Old Trafford.
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He has struggled with injuries this season but is considered one of Sporting’s most important players.
For this reason, he will be the most difficult to sign out of Amorim’s three targets.
Transfermarkt list him at only €18m, but it is expected that Sporting would charge a much heftier fee for Edwards.
Lastly, Amorim wants to bring another winger with him to United – 26-year-old Pedro Goncalves.
With Antony potentially leaving in January, Goncalves would be a fantastic replacement for him.
Able to play on either flank, he has scored four goals and made three assists in six league games this season.
He is approximately worth €32m, according to Transfermarkt.
Goncalves has a great relationship with Amorim, but as one of of Sporting’s best players, it would again be difficult to secure his signature.
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