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Ruben Amorim’s plans to sign RB Leipzig’s David Raum could depend on the former manager’s role at Old Trafford.
Amorim is prioritizing a new left-back for the January transfer window, and the £35 million-rated German international, who is 26 years old, fits the bill perfectly.
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Nevertheless, Manchester United’s newly appointed manager might face considerable challenges if Marco Rose is let go.
The manager of Leipzig is under threat of dismissal due to a string of unsatisfactory performances.
Additionally, Erik ten Hag, who was removed from his role as United’s head coach in October, is a leading contender to take over.
Reports suggest that Ten Hag has already been approached for the position, which would see him reunite with Jurgen Klopp, who is currently serving as an adviser to Red Bull-owned clubs.
If Ten Hag is reinstated, he would wield considerable power over transfer decisions and may hesitate to approve the exit of a crucial player—especially to the club that terminated his contract.
A defeat to Aston Villa in Tuesday’s Champions League match could lead to Rose’s dismissal, opening the door for Ten Hag to return to coaching.
This scenario would be a setback for Amorim, who is in urgent need of a left-sided defender following Luke Shaw’s recent injury.
Tyrell Malacia has just come back from a lengthy absence, while Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have been asked to adapt to play on the opposite flank.
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Raum, who has two and a half years left on his contract, would be the perfect solution, although United would likely prefer to secure a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer.
Ten Hag was close to taking the Leipzig role before opting for the position at Old Trafford, with agent Kees Vos finalizing a financial arrangement just before leaving Ajax.
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Ultimately, United’s offer triumphed, but now the Dutchman—who has previously worked alongside Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich—might be on his way back to the Bundesliga.
This would reunite him with Klopp, the Liverpool manager behind United’s 7-0 loss in March 2023, who has recently accepted a new advisory role with Red Bull.
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