CaughtOffside website confirmed that Manchester United is undergoing a comprehensive rebuilding process under the leadership of coach Ruben Amourim, with a focus on strengthening the defense line to become one of the club's top priorities.

The site pointed out that Amourim has quickly started implementing his tactical plans, moving towards adopting a 3-4-3 system instead of the traditional backline composed of four players, which directly affected the recruitment strategy, as the club is looking for defenders who are skilled with the ball, fast, and capable of playing in wide spaces.

The site explained that Manchester United's priorities include signing a left-back and a defensive midfielder, while the recruitment department continues to study several defensive options that meet short- and long-term needs. Among the prominent names proposed are Jarrod Branthwaite, Everton defender, for his experience in the English Premier League, strong physical presence, and improved composure on the ball, in addition to Marc Guehi, who provides defensive experience and leadership and helps meet the requirements for domestic players.

The club also pays attention to the future, monitoring the rising talent Onest Ohanor from Atalanta, aged 17, as a long-term option that can be developed internally within Amourim's vision, in addition to Nathaniel Brown as a potential option on the left side due to his physical strength and ability to advance offensively.

The report confirmed that Amourim focuses on signing players capable of growing with the project and forming the team's backbone for the coming years, amid ongoing uncertainty about Harry Maguire's future, whose contract ends in June 2026, with interest from English, Italian, and some Saudi clubs.