Manchester United are ready to make a play to convince a Champions League winner to move to Old Trafford, according to a report, as TEAMtalk analyses whether manager Ruben Amorim would be able to seal the deal.

The 2024/25 campaign was a disaster for Man Utd, as they finished 15th in the Premier League table and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. There will be no European football whatsoever for the Red Devils next season, and the competition to get into the Premier League top four again will be fierce.

Man Utd, though, are determined to give it their best shot, as Amorim aims to get the club back to their glory days.

Matheus Cunha has joined from Wolves and will play as one of two number 10s in Amorim’s system, with sources telling TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, that Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford despite having interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Man Utd are also looking for a goalkeeper, with sources telling TEAMtalk that Emiliano Martinez is Amorim’s top target and the Aston Villa star himself is keen on a summer switch.
Emboldened by positive noises coming from their targets, it seems that Man Utd are planning an ambitious raid for one of Europe’s best players.

A report in France on Tuesday claimed that Man Utd are among the clubs that have taken a shine to Fabian Ruiz.

The 29-year-old has been on the books of Paris Saint-Germain since 2022 and has been a huge success at the Parisian club.

Described as “an exceptional player” and “world class” by Spain manager Luis de la Fuente in The Guardian in June 2024, Ruiz has won Ligue 1 three times and the Champions League once with PSG so far in his career.
Fichajes has brought an update on Ruiz’s situation, claiming that Man Utd already have a price in mind for the Spain international.

According to the Spanish news outlet, Man Utd’s €50million (£43m, $59m) ‘offer is on the table’ for the Euro 2024 winner with Spain.
At Old Trafford, they believe Fabian could be the silent leader who breathes life into the team from midfield, providing balance and quality in key areas’, claims the report.

Man Utd’s chances of signing Fabian Ruiz analysed

While Man Utd remain one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a global brand, PSG are a massive force in European football and won the Champions League last season.

Ruiz played a big role in Luis Enrique’s side’s success, scoring one goal and giving four assists in 17 appearances in Europe’s premier club competition.

The former Napoli star also made a further 30 appearances for PSG in Ligue 1 last season, scoring four goals and providing five assists in the process.

PSG are unlikely to be willing to part company with a player like Ruiz, who himself may not be keen on a switch to Old Trafford.

After all, Man Utd are not the dominant force they once were and are unlikely to challenge for major honours anytime soon.

Reports in France also confirm Luis Enrique plans to keep his preferred midfield trio of Ruiz, Vitinha and Joao Neves intact going into next season and beyond.

Latest Man Utd news: Turkish ace contact, Bryan Mbeumo warning
Man Utd have made contact with the agents of a Turkish superstar who thinks that he is the best deep-lying playmaker in the world, with his club setting the price-tag as well.

Former Man Utd star Louis Saha has named the striker that Amorim needs to sign, noting: “He’s physically strong, he can hold on to the ball, he can create his own chances.”

Brentford director of football, Phil Giles, has sent a warning to Man Utd about the transfer fee they need to pay for winger Bryan Mbeumo.
Manchester United’s ambitious move for **Fabian Ruiz**—a Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain—is as bold as it is unlikely, despite reports suggesting a **€50 million (£43m)** offer is already “on the table.”

Here’s a breakdown of where things stand and the **realistic chances** of a transfer to Old Trafford happening this summer:

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### 🔴 **Why United Want Fabian Ruiz**

* **Profile**: At 29, Ruiz is at his peak. A tall, technical midfielder with a superb left foot, vision, and tactical discipline—he’d offer composure and balance to United’s disjointed midfield.
* **Experience**: He has **Champions League pedigree**, is a **Euro 2024 winner**, and a **leader-type presence** despite not being flashy.
* **Amorim’s Needs**: Ruiz could play in the **left-sided No. 8 role** or a double pivot, providing Amorim with the positional flexibility and calm progression he lacked last season with Casemiro and Eriksen aging out.

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### ❌ **Why It’s a Long Shot**

#### 1. **Ruiz is vital to PSG**

* Part of **Luis Enrique’s preferred midfield trio** with Vitinha and Joao Neves (who is also being pursued by United).
* **Played 47 games last season**, including key Champions League ties—he’s not a rotation player.

#### 2. **PSG won’t sell cheaply—or at all**

* PSG value stability and know Ruiz is settled, in form, and tactically aligned with Enrique’s plans.
* Reports in France confirm **Enrique wants to keep the trio intact** for another title run.

#### 3. **Fabian Ruiz has little motivation to leave**

* He’s competing at the top level, playing under a manager who trusts him, and winning trophies.
* **No Champions League or even Europa League** at United next season makes the move less attractive unless he’s surplus at PSG—which he’s not.

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### 💸 **The Offer: €50M (£43m)**

* It’s a **respectable starting price**, especially considering Ruiz cost PSG around €25m in 2022.
* However, if **Joao Neves is valued above £85m**, PSG will almost certainly view Ruiz as a €60–70m asset, especially post-Euro 2024.

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### ✅ **What Could Change Things?**

* **If PSG signs another elite midfielder** like Bruno Guimarães or Frenkie de Jong, Ruiz could be nudged down the pecking order.
* **If Ruiz wants a central role at another club**—and Amorim can sell him a vision of being the heartbeat of United’s rebuild.
* **If United dramatically improve terms**, both financially and with squad reinforcements.

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### 🔎 TEAMtalk’s Additional Reports:

* **Emiliano Martinez** is Amorim’s top GK target and is open to a move.
* **Bryan Mbeumo** is also keen on United, but Brentford have issued a warning over price.
* A **Turkish deep-lying playmaker** is in contact with United—possibly Arda Güler or Orkun Kökçü.

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### 🧠 Final Verdict:

**Likelihood of Ruiz to United: 3/10 (as it stands)**
Unless PSG soften their stance or Ruiz pushes for the move (which he hasn’t), **United should not bank on this happening**. He’s a dream target—but unless Amorim can pull off a serious charm offensive or PSG make a midfield signing, the Red Devils may need to pivot.

👉 **Alternative targets** like Joao Neves (Benfica), Khephren Thuram (Nice), or Ederson (Atalanta) could be more realistic options.

Would you prefer Fabian Ruiz at £60–70m, or go all in for Joao Neves at £85m+?