Ruben Amorim's first signing arrives for Man Utd medical as INEOS transfer strategy takes shape following Dan Ashworth exit

17-year-old Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon has arrived in Manchester ahead of his medical. The club are then expected to formally announce their first signing of Amorim's tenure at Old Trafford, according to Fabrizio Romano. The young left-back will join from Paraguayan top division side Cerro Porteno. United have agreed to pay a transfer fee of £3.2 million ($4m) plus up to £3.6m ($4.5m) in add-ons.

After completing these formalities in Manchester, the teenager will head back to Paraguay and will only return to England in July 2025 to link up with the first team. Leon's signing gives shape to INEOS' long-term transfer vision, with the club restructuring after the shock exit of sporting director Dan Ashworth towards the end of 2024 just months after joining from Newcastle.

United have been on the lookout for a new left-back due to the injury issues of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia over the past 18 months. They are bringing in a talented full-back who could solve those issues in the future. Amorim has also been linked with a reunion with some of his old Sporting CP players at Old Trafford, as well as Portugal international Nuno Mendes.

Amorim's side will aim to get back to winning ways on Sunday when they lock horns against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in a third-round FA Cup clash.