Tough January transfer window predicted for Amorim

According to many experts, this will not be an easy challenge for the Red Devils, because the current squad is quite cumbersome and financial problems will be a factor hindering big spending.

After a summer focused on improving their priorities, Manchester United are still struggling in the Premier League, sitting 13th and scoring in just nine of their 14 games. This suggests the club is still lacking the stability they need. The sacking of Erik ten Hag in October and recent defeats, particularly against Arsenal, have only made matters worse.

With 29 players in the squad, United have a fairly bloated squad, making it difficult to choose who to sell or loan out. Young players such as Dan Gore, Harry Amass and Ethan Wheatley have not had much playing time, while others such as Toby Collyer have struggled with injuries. This makes it difficult for the team to deal with the problem of surplus players.

Opportunities for additional staffing and issues to be addressed

Although Ruben Amorim has stressed that he is not thinking about the transfer window due to the busy schedule, given the current situation, Man United certainly need to add some new players, especially in attack. The lack of efficiency in scoring goals is a key factor that Amorim needs to improve in the coming time.

Manchester United’s transfer history in the winter transfer window is not impressive. Last season, the team did not add any players, while recent deals such as Jack Butland, Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer were only temporary, filling gaps due to injuries or the departure of other players. However, the deal for Bruno Fernandes in January 2020 was a huge success, showing that Manchester United can also find quality contracts in the mid-season transfer window.

Ability to sell players and temporary deals

Selling players to raise funds for transfers is a big challenge for United. Antony, despite not having many starts, is still valued at £41m, making him difficult to sell without a reasonable offer. Meanwhile, Victor Lindelof – a player who has been injured and whose contract is about to expire – is also unlikely to find a new home in this transfer window.

However, Man United may consider temporary deals, such as negotiating a loan for Joshua Zirkzee to strengthen the attack. In addition, the team may create conditions for young players to leave on loan to gain experience and reduce the number of players without the opportunity to play.

Challenges and opportunities for Ruben Amorim

Under Ruben Amorim, United will be looking to maintain their form in December, with seven important games coming up. The January transfer window will be a testing time, with Amorim having to strike a balance between maintaining his current form and deciding on the right transfer moves.

Whether Manchester United can make a difference in this transfer window will depend on Amorim’s ability to address the current issues and strategic personnel decisions, and the answers will be revealed in the coming weeks as the team prepares for a major opportunity to improve their situation.