Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has fired a warning to the club, urging them to improve their transfer business and the academy. Amorim has endured a mixed record since arriving at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in November, winning just four - and losing six - of his 12 games in charge.
![[United have made several transfer mistakes in recent years, like the £85m signing of Antony]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/17/93968931-14271745-image-a-2_1736531775583.jpg)
Despite the turbulent start, there is an acknowledgment that United will allow the Portuguese boss to build his long-term vision at the club following a difficult period in their history. The Red Devils, who currently sit 13th in the Premier League, have not won the top flight since 2012-13, while they have regularly failed to qualify for the Champions League over the past decade.
![[Amorim's words on the academy come despite United's impressive youth production line]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/17/93968957-14271745-image-a-3_1736531820367.jpg)
This has been despite a period of heavy spending, with several big-money additions at Old Trafford failing to make a positive impact on the club, including the likes of £85million Antony, £60m Angel Di Maria and £73m Jadon Sancho. And, speaking ahead of United's FA Cup tie against Arsenal on Sunday, Amorim insisted United must do better in the transfer market going forwards.
![[Amorim's warnings are likely to be heeded by United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (above)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/17/93968923-14271745-image-a-5_1736531923990.jpg)
Ruben Amorim has urged Man United to improve their transfer business and the academy. United have made several transfer mistakes in recent years, like the £85m signing of Antony. Amorim's words on the academy come despite United's impressive youth production line.
![[Amorim also insisted he wanted to keep Kobbie Mainoo despite speculation over his future]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/17/93969339-14271745-image-a-4_1736531921979.jpg)
