Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim identifies £50m Marcus Rashford replacement
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Merry Christmas! The January transfer window is just one week away - and Manchester United have work to do. Ruben Amorim's side have lost back-to-back games for the second time since he took charge little over a month ago, serving as a harsh reality check for the club's hierarchy. Having spent around £200million over the summer, United will likely need to get their chequebook out again if they want to finish in the Champions League places.
The Red Devils sit 13th going into their Boxing Day trip to Wolves, yet the future of Marcus Rashford is still the biggest talking point inside Carrington. Amorim insists that it's been his decision to drop him for their last three matchday squads and reports claim that the new United boss is already targeting a replacement.
Here's a round-up of the latest transfer news from Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim has identified Spain and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams as his ideal replacement for Marcus Rashford. Williams, 22, has long been touted for a move to Barcelona but the La Liga giants' financial issues prevented a deal from being done in the summer window.
According to Spanish outlet El Desmarque, United have already reached out to Williams' agent and would be willing to trigger his €60million (£50m) release clause should Rashford be sold. European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the race for the winger's signature.
Should Manchester United sign Nico Williams? Have your say in the comments section. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has confirmed that the Red Devils are close to agreeing a new deal with Amad. The 22-year-old Ivorian is out of contract at the end of this season but is advanced in negotiations to sign a long-term extension, having impressed under Ruben Amorim and previous interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.
