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Manchester United are scouring Europe for top talent as they attempt to rebuild their squad for Ruben Amorim to launch a fight back this season.
Following a disastrous 15th place Premier League finish this season, missing out on European football for the first time in over ten years, something needs to shift.
Amorim is at the helm for his first full season with full INEOS backing, and as such is trying to recruit to his preferred 3-4-3 system.
The Portuguese manager uses a centralised attacking trio with dynamic wing-backs covering the full length of both flanks.
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However, this is a very different playstyle to the Erik ten Hag 4-2-3-1 set-up that the club was assembled for.
As such, United have already signed Matheus Cunha and are closing in on Brentford ‘s Bryan Mbeumo as part of the rejuvenated attacking trio, however are still looking to sign a striker, midfielder, wing-back and goalkeeper.
Now, The Guardian has reported that as part of their bid to strengthen the squad, United are looking at West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.
The Red Devils’ interest in Kudus has been long-standing, with him appearing on their short-list last summer.
Now, it’s understood that United are renewing their interest in Kudus, with Tottenham Hotspur leaving the door open for him as their initial offer for the Ghana international has been rejected.
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Spurs launched a £55 million bid made up of a £50 million transfer fee and £5 million in add-ons.
However, this isn’t enough for West Ham, with their star winger having a release clause of £85 million.
That said, it’s been reported that The Hammers are happy to consider offers for less than the clause, however not for less than £60 million.
With United deal for Bryan Mbeumo now looking to be closer to £70 million than £60 million, it’s unknown if Kudus is now being considered as a back up to Mbeumo, an alternative, or completely seperate.
However, United do have competition with Chelsea and Newcastle United joining them and Spurs as interested parties.
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