Man Utd open talks to sign “magnificent” star who’s been compared to Yaya
Manchester United have now reportedly opened talks to sign a young midfield gem who’s been compared to Manchester City legend Yaya Toure.
Amorim aims dig at Man Utd academy prospects
Before the football could steal the headlines against Bournemouth, Ruben Amorim found himself at the centre of several debates after he name-dropped three academy players in an unexpected rant.
The Man United boss has been questioned for how little he’s used Kobbie Mainoo this season and the midfielder’s brother even turned up at Old Trafford wearing a “free Kobbie Mainoo” T-shirt on Monday night. Amorim’s response was ruthless in the build-up to the Bournemouth game, however, and has since split opinions.
He said: “It’s like any other player, the door is open for any player to change my mind. But in the end, it’s going to be the training, the games… Of course, he’s not playing so many games, but Kobbie had opportunities, especially last year.
“Everyone had… [Harry] Amass is now struggling in the Championship [at Sheffield Wednesday].
“Chido [Obi] is not always a starter in the U21s. All these guys played when a lot of people were saying, ‘Sack the manager’, so you can see that I’m not worried. I just look at the team and try to win the next game, and try to think about the team. I will do that until the end.”
If recent reports are anything to go by, then Mainoo is among those who are likely to be heading for the exit door in January, at least on loan for the rest of the season amid interest from the likes of Bayern Munich.
But what should concern the young midfielder the most is Amorim’s reported admiration for Christ Inao Oulai – another young midfielder who could end Mainoo’s Old Trafford career altogether.
Man Utd open talks to sign Inao Oulai
According to TeamTalk, Man United have now opened talks to sign Inao Oulai, establishing contact in an attempt to get one over on rivals Manchester City.
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The 19-year-old Trabzonspor midfielder has reportedly been compared to Yaya Toure by those in the Ivory Coast thanks to his dominant displays as well as his ability to score and create goals.
Dubbed a “magnificent” prospect among several others by talent scout Jacek Kulig earlier this week, Inao Oulai could provide Amorim with the young midfielder that he prefers over Mainoo, who continues to watch on from the bench.
Before the Red Devils can even think about welcoming the 19-year-old, however, they will have to fend off interest from Man City, who are looking to land their next Toure.