Man Utd can offload five players to AC Milan and give Ruben Amorim dream reunion

Ruben Amorim is set to land a new job in Italy (Image: Getty)

Manchester United reject Ruben Amorim is set for a return to management, with the Portuguese tactician about to take over at AC Milan. It comes after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford, where United recorded their lowest-ever Premier League finish and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

Amorim had arrived in England with plenty of promise, having impressed with Sporting, but it very quickly unravelled, and after just over a year in charge, he was sacked in January. On the whole, it was a disaster, but there were still some players he enjoyed working with, and ahead of his announcement as Milan boss, Express Sport have picked out some United stars he could look to target.

Diogo Dalot

One of the most used players under Amorim, Diogo Dalot was a key cog in his system and unlike several others, appeared to get to grips with it. Dalot is entering the final two years of his contract at United and the Red Devils are said to be targeting full-backs this summer. Amorim joining Milan could be the perfect opportunity for United to sell and Dalot to reunite with his former boss.

What looked like a fantastic coup when United signed him has itself turned into a bit of a nightmare. Matthijs de Ligt wasn’t seen in the second half of the season, with the Dutchman having been suffering from a back injury. However, he isn’t expected to stick around at Old Trafford for much longer, with a move this summer being touted.

Amad

One of the brightest sparks from Amorim’s time as United boss, Amad came of age under the much-maligned coach. Things haven’t necessarily been the same under Michael Carrick, with the Ivorian having seen his minutes reduced and starting opportunities dwindle. Be that a loan to reboot his career, or a permanent transfer, Amorim should be trying to get Amad to San Siro.

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Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee are being linked with a move away (Image: Getty)

While not technically signed by him, Manuel Ugarte was known to Amorim from their time at Sporting. But it just hasn’t worked out for the Uruguayan in the Premier League, with his play style not suited to England’s top flight. It might be more transferable to the slower and less intense Serie A though, meaning a transfer to Milan might make sense for Ugarte.

Joshua Zirkzee

And finally, Joshua Zirkzee is another player on United’s for sale list, having originally joined back in the summer of 2024. While he was by no means an automatic starter under Amorim, the Dutch international did enjoy some positive moments, and Zirkzee netted eight times for the 20-time champions under his tutelage. What’s more, it was in Serie A where Zirkzee made a name for himself with Bologna, so it’s a league the forward certainly knows how to shine in.

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