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Man United urged to give Ruben Amorim transfer green light on two deals to take club to 'next level'

Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers is chased by Antonee Robinson of Fulham
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Manchester United should target the signings of Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson and Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to 'transform' Ruben Amorim's side.

That is the view of former United forward Louis Saha, who believes Robinson would help United solve a problem position at left-wing-back.

Since Amorim arrived at the club last month, he has introduced the 3-4-3 system which gave him huge success while manager of Portuguese side Sporting CP.

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However, with Luke Shaw still out injured and Tyrell Malacia on a playing time limit after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, United are short of natural left-wing-backs.

Therefore, it wasn't a surprise to learn they are in talks with Cerro Porteno over the signing of 17-year-old Paraguayan left-wing-back Diego Leon.

That being said, Amorim could still do with someone with a bit more experience in that role and after starring in Fulham's impressive start to the season, Saha is convinced Robinson would be the perfect fit.

"Antonee Robinson could help transform Manchester United’s team because he is not just great at creating chances and getting forward but he is also a leader," Saha told Complete Sports.

"Usually captains are in the middle of the pitch but he has captained Fulham from left-back this season and he brings so much enthusiasm.

"At United, Diogo Dalot likes to get forward but it’s not as balanced on the other side, Robinson could bring that consistency and potentially solve a problem that Amorim has.

"I left United because I was always injured so I do feel for Luke Shaw, he is a top player who wants to help his team-mates on the pitch, he has love for the club.

"But Robinson is the type of player that can bring balance to a team and be such a threat, it would be interesting to see him in the wing-back position."

Meanwhile, Cunha has been tipped for a move away from struggling Wolves, as despite them languishing in the relegation zone this term, he has continued to impress in the Premier League.

The Brazilian international, who joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid last summer, has seven goals and three assists to his name this season and it is expected the 25-year-old will move on from Molineux sooner rather than later.

And Saha feels United should be in the mix to sign Cunha, suggesting the former RB Leipzig star would help take the club to the 'next level'.

"Matheus Cunha could help take Manchester United to the next level, he is a great player and is so powerful for his size. There are not many players like him in the league," Saha added.

"I think he’d be very complementary alongside Bruno Fernandes in front of United’s midfield, the club already has stamina with Manuel Ugarte but Cunha has the legs and the power that might not be there already.

"Cunha can dribble the ball through midfield and press the opposition, he is an unpredictable player and that’s what Ruben Amorim needs in his system, someone who can exploit the weaknesses of the opposition.

"United have too many predictable players at the moment, which is why they should look at bringing in a player who has qualities like Cunha."