Manchester United are closing in on the first signing of the Ruben Amorim era

Manchester United is getting closer the signature Young Paraguayan defender Diego León – the first acquisition of Ruben Amorim’s reign.

The 17-year-old was pictured on social media preparing to leave South America for Manchester, where he will undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract.

A move from Lyon is expected to bring current employers Cerro Porteño around £6m Multiple reports Which suggests he could return to Paraguay on loan for the remainder of the season.

Leon, a left-sided defender, is not expected to immediately compete for a prominent role in Amorim’s first-team squad, but he does provide long-term cover for a position the Portuguese coach is known to want to strengthen.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes is still linked Coming off a big-money move to United, having previously worked with Amorim during his time at Sporting Lisbon, Amorim is looking for a player capable of bombing forward from the left wing-back.

Diogo Dalot has been filled in as a temporary measure although he is best suited to play on the right side. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw continues his struggle Injuries Terrell Malacia is still making his way back after a long absence.

There are also expected to be matches at Old Trafford this month. Marcus Rashford could be the most popular director after falling out of favor, and he could be joined by Joshua Zirkzee, who has failed to settle in. united Following a £34m summer move from Bologna.

Rashford He could be heading to Italyas he is wanted by Milan, Juventus and Napoli, while Zirkzee is a prime target for Juventus – there has been talk of a swap deal that would see Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic heading in the opposite direction.

As for Leon, he has been called up to Paraguay to participate in the upcoming South American Under-20 Championship in Venezuela, after making his debut for Cerro Porteño in August last year.

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