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Man Utd dealt HUGE transfer blow! Key wing-back target Nuno Mendes set to snub Red Devils in favour of PSG stay

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<p>Ruben Amorim has had a tough start to life at United and the Portuguese boss is now facing another setback with compatriot Nuno Mendes set to snub a move to Old Trafford. The wing-back had been at the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/manchester-united-january-move-psg-nuno-mendes-seeks-exit-derisory-wage-offer/blt65749ba264ad28d8" target="_blank"> top of the head coach's wishlist</a> for either a January or summer move, but <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/manchester-united-target-nuno-mendes-set-to-stay-at-psg-with-new-contract-on-the-horizon/" target="_blank">reports claim Mendes is keen to remain in France</a> and sign a new contract with PSG.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>United's change of shape under Amorim means different personnel are required if they are to succeed under their new boss. Wing-backs are essential in the ex-Sporting man's formation and Mendes has impressed during his time in Paris. Despite the Red Devils being set to miss out on the 22-year-old, there is some hope that Luke Shaw - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/luke-shaw-return-on-track-ruben-amorim-boost-mason-mount-nears-man-utd-comeback/bltcd64ad57dc3c81c3" target="_blank">poised to return from injury</a> - can add a new dynamic to United on his return until reinforcements can be added.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>United are yet to win consecutive Premier League games under Amorim. The English giants have pulled off some brilliant results against the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal, but have then failed to build any momentum, dropping points against the likes of Wolves, Ipswich and Bournemouth.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Now Mendes is reportedly off the table, United will focus their efforts on other targets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-hopeful-arsenal-viktor-gyokeres-good-relationship-sporting-transfer/blt442fabcf9da6b9ad" target="_blank">Viktor Gyokeres is one name linked</a> with a switch to the Theatre of Dreams, while Ipswich's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-ipswich-liam-delap-man-city-buy-back-chelsea/blt1e88e1639948ecef" target="_blank">Liam Delap has also been touted for a move.</a></p>

WHAT NEXT?

Man Utd dealt HUGE transfer blow! Key wing-back target Nuno Mendes set to snub Red Devils in favour of PSG stay | Goal.com

Nuno Mendes is set to reject a move to Manchester United this month, with the defender targetting a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain.