Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim
Manchester United are reportedly set to face competition from Bologna for the signature of Velez Sarsfield midfielder Christian Ordonez in the ongoing January transfer window. A report from La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the Serie A side are confident of getting this deal done (via Football Italia).
Their confidence seemingly stems from the fact that Santiago Castro, who was a former teammate of Ordonez, can convince the latter to join the club. With the 20-year-old's current contract ending in December this year, the player's $10 million release clause may have to be met to secure his services.
Ordonez largely operates in central midfield but is also capable of playing in deeper pockets. This seems to be an area where the Red Devils have a few options at the moment. Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, and Kobbie Mainoo are among the choices at Ruben Amorim's disposal. However, with the future of the Brazilian veteran uncertain at Old Trafford, Manchester United could have to bring in reinforcements.
