Confirmed: Manchester United rejected the chance to sign £58m ‘underrated baller’ in the summer

Another transfer mistake from the Red Devils or a bullet dodged?

Nov 17, 2025

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Split image of Man United corner flag and Ruben Amorim with overlay of mystery player — (Photo by Carl Recine/Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy has once again come under the spotlight following reports that the club rejected the chance to sign an “underrated baller”.

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