Ruben Amorim’s short and troubled time at Manchester United has come to an end, and his departure could have unexpected effects across the Premier League transfer market — especially for Arsenal.
After just 14 months in charge, Amorim was dismissed following another season of poor results and growing criticism. While most attention is focused on United’s latest managerial reset, Arsenal may quietly benefit from the fallout.
During Amorim’s time at Old Trafford, United signed three attackers who had previously been on Arsenal’s scouting list: Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko. Now that the coach who pushed for those deals is gone, their future roles at United are far less certain.
Arsenal may see an opening
On paper, Arsenal do not urgently need players from Manchester United. Mikel Arteta’s first team is strong and well-balanced, and none of United’s current forwards would walk straight into the starting XI at the Emirates.
However, squad building is not only about the starting XI.
Arsenal have followed Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko for over a year, and all three still fit the club’s profile:
- mobile attackers
- strong physical presence
- and the ability to play in multiple systems
With a new manager coming in at United, some players signed under Amorim may no longer be “untouchable.”
The striker question remains
Another factor is Arsenal’s long-term striker situation. Viktor Gyökeres continues to be linked with a move away from his current club, and Arsenal are expected to add at least one more forward in the summer window.
If United decide to reshape their squad again — which is highly likely after another failed rebuild — Arsenal could find realistic opportunities to reopen talks for at least one of their former targets.
Right player, right price
None of these players would be panic buys. But if United become willing sellers, Arsenal could see smart market value opportunities rather than chasing overpriced targets elsewhere in Europe.
Arteta and sporting director Edu have shown in recent years that they are happy to wait patiently and strike when conditions are right.
A quiet ripple effect
Amorim’s exit is mainly a Manchester United story, but big managerial changes always send waves through the transfer market. This one may yet end up helping Arsenal strengthen their squad without entering bidding wars.
The summer window is still some way off — but behind the scenes, Arsenal’s recruitment team will already be watching closely.
