Manchester United to be limited to loan deals in January in bid to bolster squad for Ruben Amorim | OneFootball

Manchester United will reportedly be limited to doing loan deals during the January transfer window.

The winter transfer window will be Ruben Amorim’s first as United manager, following his appointment last week as Erik ten Hag’s replacement last week.

United forked out in excess of £200m during the summer on the recruitment of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte.

Combine this with the compensation package the club are due to part with as a result of sacking Ten Hag, and it’s easy to see why the Reds are not in very strong financial shape.

Football Insider report, “Man United will be forced to focus on loan deals if they are to strengthen in January.”

“The Red Devils will struggle to make any permanent signings in the winter transfer window for new boss Ruben Amorim.”

“United’s budget has been stretched after Erik ten Hag was sacked last week and replaced with the costly appointment of Amorim.”

“Sources say it will therefore be difficult under Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for Amorim to spend any money in the January transfer window.”

The Red Devils have yet to utilize their two allotted Premier League loan spaces, which certainly bodes well for them as January approaches.

Under Ten Hag, United regularly delved into the loan market.

Under the Dutchman, United sealed loan deals for a number of players including Jack Butland, Martin Dubravka, Sergio Reguilon, Wout Weghorst, Sofyan Amrabat and Marcel Sabitzer.

None of them remained at Old Trafford permanently, but each played a role during their short stints. It’s not an ideal scenario for Amorim, but given the club’s financial struggles, United will have to make do with what is possible.