Such an enormous switch in system during the season was always going to be a risk, and Amorim did not quite produce the results he was seeking.<\/p>\n
Amorim invested in a wing-back in January, though, as United snapped up Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu<\/a> from Lecce.<\/p>\n The Dane is far from the finished product, but he showed some promise in the opening stages of his United career.<\/p>\n An experienced left wing-back could ease the pressure on Dorgu ahead of his first full Premier League campaign, and United appear to have a target in mind.<\/p>\n Alvaro Fernandez Carreras has joined Real Madrid<\/a>, with some United fans potentially frustrated that the Spaniard hasn\u2019t been lured back to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n United\u2019s focus this summer has been on proven Premier League quality, and that could be the case again with a move for a new left wing-back.<\/p>\n Reporter Ben Jacobs now claims that United hold a \u2018genuine interest\u2019 in signing Brighton and Hove Albion ace Pervis Estupinan.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Exclusive: Manchester United and Milan both hold a genuine interest in Brighton\u2019s Pervis Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n.#MUFC<\/a> have now held talks on the player side.<\/p>\n No formal approach yet, but Brighton are open to selling having added Maxim De Cuyper.\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8<\/p>\n Story with @alex_crook<\/a> @edu17burgos<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NlGregjrV7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 15, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Jacobs has previously highlighted United\u2019s interest in Estupinan<\/a>, but it\u2019s now stated that United have held talks with Estupinan\u2019s representatives to discuss a potential move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n AC Milan are also interested, having seen first-choice left-back Theo Hernandez leave the club for a move to Al-Hilal this summer.<\/p>\n Brighton are now prepared to sell Estupinan after securing the signature of Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge.<\/p>\n Estupinan has proven himself in the Premier League, but may prefer to move on rather than play second fiddle to De Cuyper.<\/p>\n The Belgian\u2019s move to the Amex Stadium now leaves the window open for United to pounce for Estupinan, though Milan will seemingly put up a real fight.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Pervis Estupinan an interesting fit for Ruben Amorim<\/p>\n Estupinan\u2019s strong performances in the Premier League will appeal to United, and he could be the ideal left wing-back to rotate alongside Dorgu.<\/p>\n The Ecuador international has predominantly played as a left-back in a four-man defence at Brighton, linking up with Kaoru Mitoma on the left flank.<\/p>\n Estupinan would need to play higher up the pitch as a wing-back at United, but he has the attacking quality to play in that role.<\/p>\n Roberto De Zerbi was a big fan of Estupinan, telling Brighton\u2019s official website<\/a> that he could become one of the best left-backs in the world.<\/p>\n \u201cI must admit that Pervis is one of the most crucial players for us because he started from left-back, but you can find him in a striker position,\u201d said De Zerbi. \u201cHe\u2019s very smart, he\u2019s one of our secrets I think.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he becomes clean in the first control and the passes, I think he can become one of the best left-backs in the world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Current Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler told Sussex World<\/a> that he thinks Estupinan is a \u2018warrior\u2019, believing that nothing can stop him.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s impressive, he\u2019s like a warrior,\u201d said Hurzeler. \u201cYou can\u2019t stop him \u2013 only a muscle injury can stop him \u2013 so hopefully he takes care of his body.<\/p>\n \u201cBut overall we are really happy with him. He shows his skills, he shows why we all love him and it\u2019s because of his intensity, it\u2019s because of his resilience,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear just how much Brighton would want for Estupinan, having paid \u00a315million to sign him in 2022, as noted by The Daily Mail<\/a>, but the 27-year-old could fit the bill as United seek competition for Dorgu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n ![\"Pervis](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2208679143-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty ImagesManchester United move for Pervis Estupinan<\/p>\n