Manchester United earned a valuable point at Anfield as Amad Diallo’s late equaliser secured a 2-2 draw with Liverpool. While Ruben Amorim’s side showed resilience, one glaring issue remains — the left-back position.
With Luke Shaw still sidelined and Diogo Dalot covering as a makeshift option, strengthening this role has become a summer priority.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes has emerged as a top target, and reports from Correio da Manha, according to H/T Express, suggest that United have now received the ‘green light’ to pursue him.
The 22-year-old defender is said to be keen on a move to England and has no plans to renew his PSG contract, which runs until 2026.
If Mendes refuses to extend his stay in Paris, PSG will be under pressure to sell him this summer to avoid losing leverage as his contract winds down. That could see his price tag drop below his current £45 million valuation, giving United the chance to secure a bargain deal.
For Amorim, the signing would represent more than just squad depth. Having previously managed Mendes at Sporting Lisbon, the United boss knows his qualities well.
The Portuguese international combines pace, strength, and attacking threat from the flanks — attributes that could make him a perfect fit for the Premier League.
A January move remains unlikely, with PSG relying on Mendes as they chase Champions League glory.
But come summer, United could finally address one of their most pressing weaknesses with a signing tailor-made for Amorim’s system.