He has been pushing for a new Manchester United No.1 since the end of last season and is finally on the verge of getting his way, with conversations ongoing over who it will be.
Senne Lammens was expected to arrive from Royal Antwerp but difficulties have cropped up over his total cost. There has also been a note of caution inside United because he is not yet proven at the very top level, and the club need assurances right now.
Aston Villa have joined the battle for Lammens, along with clubs abroad, while United also have talks ongoing for Emi Martinez.
He offers a level of experience that is considered a step above other options, and it is seen as a necessity that the next keeper brings a stronger sense of authority inside his area.
In most positions, United would prefer to go for a youthful option who could develop for the long term, but this one comes with different considerations.
Amorim wants a keeper he can trust to do the basics well but also to instil greater confidence in his defenders.
Last season, things got so bad with Andre Onana that sources say Amorim even told his players to reduce the number of back-passes they were making to him.
Onana has been touted around this week and is likely to leave Old Trafford – with Turkey and Italy both potential destinations – but United want to secure an incoming deal before that can happen.
Both Onana and Altay Bayindir have been error-prone already this season, and Amorim knows he needs better options if they are to reach their goal of qualifying for Europe.
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