Revealed: How Ruben Amorim can give Man Utd upper hand in transfer pursuit of PSG left-back Nuno Mendes

A new left-back is high on United's list of targets, with Mendes reportedly joined by Rayan Ait-Nouri of Wolves, Chelsea's Ben Chilwell and young prospect Alvaro Carreras of Benfica on the club's shortlist.

According to Sky Sport's Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies and AC Milan star Theo Hernandez are also being considered. But 22-year-old Mendes retains a 'strong interest' from the Red Devils.

United's hopes of signing Mendes could be boosted by Amorim's presence. Plettenberg adds that Amorim and Mendes share the same agency, which could give the Old Trafford club an edge over other suitors for the Portugal international.

United aren't expected to have a big budget in the upcoming transfer window as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to free up some money, so a move for Mendes, who wouldn't come cheap, may have to wait until the summer. Marcus Rashford's expected departure would free up funds to help Amorim improve a squad in need of added spark.