If Ruben Amorim is kept at Man United, perhaps now the team has had the addition of Emiliano Martinez and Olliw Watkins from Aston Villa. However, these two transfers did not happen and the "Red Devils" are preparing to face them in the home game against Villa this weekend.
Ruben Amorim's point of view is to say no to young talents, typically ignoring Kobbie Mainoo. It was Amorim who proposed bringing in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo - players who have become famous and have a lot of experience in the Premier League. If the Portuguese coach stays, Martinez (33 years old) and Watkins (30) may be the next names to arrive. Amorim always wants to use experienced players, limiting room for future stars to develop.
It is not that Amorim has prejudices against young stars if looking at the Benjamin Sesko (22 years old) and Senne Lammens (23 years old) deals. However, Sesko was brought in when he was "experienced" in the Bundesliga. Lammens was not trusted at the beginning, it was not until Altay Bayindir made a mistake that he was trusted when there was no other option.
The purchase price of the Lammens - Sesko duo may be equal to Martinez - Watkins but is expensive. Lammens is a reliable stopper in Man United's goal. Meanwhile, with Sesko, he has 8 goals after 24 appearances in the Premier League. Looking at 30-year-old Watkins, the English striker also has 8 goals from the beginning of the season but needed 28 matches to do that.
Man United's new squad includes CEO Omar Berrada, sports director Jason Wilcox and scouting head Christopher Vivell. In this group, Vivell has a wealth of experience in youth football as he previously held this role at Red Bull. For those who were bought before or just arrived in the summer of 2025, Vivell has had a synchronous training method so that by now, all young stars of the "Red Devils" are gradually affirming their positions.
If Man United convincingly beat Aston Villa this weekend when the away team fields stars like Martinez or Watkins, it will be the right affirmation for the club's personnel recruitment policy after deciding to remove Ruben Amorim.
Another victory will help Man United be more confident in their journey to win tickets to the Champions League next season. If Sesko scores, Lammens continues to shine, young stars across Europe will look at it to see Old Trafford is gradually returning to the image of a fertile land.
Currently, after round 29 of the Premier League, Man United has 51 points, ranked 3rd, equal points with Aston Villa ranked behind but better in goal difference (+11 compared to +5). After 8 matches under Michael Carrick, the "Red Devils" won 6, drew 1 and lost 1.
