£22m Premier League star hailed as 'best in the league' is perfect for Man Utd under Ruben Amorim
Jamie Carragher described him as the best at his position in the Premier League, he would be ideal for Ruben Amorim’s Man United.
It’s fair to say that Ruben Amorim has struggled at Old Trafford so far, despite signs of life in the last few weeks. The Manchester United boss eased a lot of pressure on himself after his side won two of their last three games before the international break, including an impressive 2-0 win against Sunderland.
The January transfer window will be an important one for Amorim, who still needs to bring in more players who are comfortably able to play well in his 3-4-3 formation, as it seems that he’s unwilling to change his system, despite the poor results.
The best way for Amorim to do that is by looking to bring in players who are already playing in a 3-4-3 formation, such as wing-backs, as his current options in the wide areas aren’t great. Diogo Dalot and Amad Diallo have been rotating as the right-wing back, yet neither of them is natural in that position.
Man United should consider Crystal Palace star Munoz
Seeing as Amorim could really benefit from a natural right-wing back, he could look to an in-form Crystal Palace side in the January transfer window, as they also play a 3-4-3 formation under manager Oliver Glasner.
When he plays his wing-backs, Glasner has found a reliable option on the right-hand side in Daniel Munoz, who has been at Selhurst Park since January 2024, when he joined from Belgian side Genk.
Munoz has since made 74 appearances for Palace since, scoring eight goals and providing 13 assists. He has become one of the best attacking defenders in the Premier League, as hailed by Jamie Carragher. The former Liverpool defender said on Sky Sports that Munoz is “the best wing-back in the Premier League”, so why would United steer clear of him?
The 29-year-old is a bit older, but he’s proven in the Premier League, and because he’s older, he could be cheaper than several other potential targets. Munoz’s current market value is estimated to be £22m, which would make him a bargain considering Carragher’s comments on the Colombian.
Have Man United been linked to any wing-backs?
The Red Devils are clearly looking at a right-wing back addition as they have been linked to Inter Milan full-back Denzel Dumfries, alongside Man City. The 29-year-old is rumoured to be leaving Inter, despite being considered as one of the best wing-backs in the world.
However, if there is interest from City, it could be tough for United to land the Dutch international as they don’t have European football. Hence, targeting someone like Munoz would be a better move, as he is proven in England, he will be cheaper, and he could be more willing to move from Palace to Old Trafford.
It isn’t understood yet as to how much Palace could ask for Munoz, but if United can convince the player to leave, then it could be an easy deal to get over the line in January.