Manchester United They still have several months left on and off the pitch, a period that could be crucial to their long-term ambitions.

After Ruben Amorim was sacked Michael Carrick was appointed as the club’s head coach until the end of the season while the hierarchy drew up a list of long-term replacements.

However, the 44-year-old has certainly given the board something to think about after winning his first two games Premier League Against rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.

As for the team, the prospect of finishing in the top four and subsequently qualifying for the Champions League remains, with the first team needing to maintain their recent excellent form.

If the Red Devils are to achieve such a target by the end of May, additional reinforcements may be needed, which could see the senior ranks deep in the market ahead of Monday’s deadline.

Manchester United now wants to delay signing Premier League star

Carlos Baleba was a player Manchester United long-term shortlistbut a deal for the Brighton star has yet to materialise.

During the summer window, the Red Devils made a beeline for his signature, but after asking for a transfer fee of 100 million pounds, the subsequent transfer could not be completed.

However, despite the reported fee, the club may consider returning to the negotiating table in the summer transfer window, which could result in a club-record transfer.

Baleba isn’t the only player the Red Devils are currently keeping an eye on, with the Wolves star Joao Gomez Another option that could be explored in the near future.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United board considering late winter move For his part, the Brazilian is willing to leave Molineux before the transfer window closes on Monday.

The report states that Rob Edwards sees the Brazilian as a key member of the first-team squad, but given the club’s lower status in the Premier League, they may be forced to cash in.

While there was no mention of how much the deal might cost before the transfer window closes, it does confirm Carrick’s men are constantly checking in on his progress ahead of a surprise transfer.

Why Gomez is a perfect fit for Manchester United’s Mainu

For everyone involved, Manchester United’s Amorim era is one worth forgetting, but Kobe Minu Undoubtedly the biggest loser of the previous head coach’s tenure.

The Red Devils academy graduate was one of the most influential senior members before joining, as evidenced by his goal in the 2023/24 FA Cup final.

However, Amorim is clearly not a fan of the 20-year-old, who subsequently failed to start a single Premier League game during his tenure this season.

Such a decision will undoubtedly confuse United fans, especially when the likes of Manuel Ugarte is ahead of the Englishman in the pecking order.

His absence led to reports that the youngster would leave Old Trafford, but Carrick’s arrival has once again cemented his place in the heart of the squad for the academy star.

Manu is a perfect ball-playing option who loves to influence play in the final third, as evidenced by his assist for Matheus Cunha’s winning goal against Arsenal last weekend.

However, any deal for Gomez would certainly take the 20-year-old to the next level, with the Brazilian able to regain possession and drive play as a deep-lying option.

His underlying numbers for the current season showcase the talent he possesses at the base of midfield, which could make him an excellent addition to the Red Devils.

Gomez, known as “excellentOne data scientist says there are 3.1 tackles per 90 games in the Premier League this season, along with 1.4 interceptions.

Such statistics place him in the top 12% of all midfielders in this category, highlighting his incredible ability off the ball in the midfield base.

This season he has recovered the ball 6.2 times per 90 minutes and won 6.9 duels per 90 minutes, further demonstrating his dominance in regaining possession of the ball.

The above numbers will allow Mainu to play his penalty area-to-box role, which allows the Brazilian to sit deeper and act as an anchor in front of the backline.

The Wolves star is equally impressive in possession, completing 86% of his passes while also passing forward 3.2 times per 90 seconds – numbers that give Mainu the opportunity to cause carnage in the attacking third.

While it’s clear how much a trade for Gomez would change the hierarchy this window, they should be eager to consider the move given his numbers this season.

Wolves’ struggles make his numbers even more impressive and the 24-year-old is undoubtedly capable of playing for a team at the top of the table.

Any deal would undoubtedly see Mainu reach the next level in his career, with the pair able to secure the club’s Champions League qualification at the end of the season.

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