Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has stressed the urgent need for a fundamental change in the club’s culture this summer, cautioning against the assumption that new signings alone will rectify their deep-rooted problems.
The Red Devils have endured a calamitous season, languishing in 16th place in the Premier League table after their 18th defeat of the campaign at the hands of Chelsea on Friday night.
While supporters are eagerly anticipating the summer transfer window as an opportunity for a significant squad overhaul, Amorim has issued a stark warning. He believes that United’s issues are so profound that simply injecting new players into the team will not provide a lasting solution.
“There are some things we cannot change in summer, the feeling in the club and the way we see it,” Amorim stated. “The feeling that we cannot lose a match.
“We have to change that and not think about transfers. That is more profound than changing people. We are doing that but people cannot see that.
“The way we work and the behaviour we have in the club, the things we cannot see, we are working on it.”
Despite emphasizing the need for behind-the-scenes transformation, Amorim acknowledges the necessity of addressing the squad’s shortcomings. The club are actively working to recruit players who are a better fit for his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, who has a reported £62.5 million ($83 million) price tag, is reportedly on track to become Amorim’s first signing of the summer. The manager is also keen to add a new striker to his ranks, with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap emerging as a key target.