Manchester United could delve into the transfer market in January and offer Ruben Amorim reinforcements throughout the second half of the season. United will be short on numbers during the festival period after Brian Mbeumo, Amad and Nouseir Mazraoui left Old Trafford for the African Cup of Nations, with Bruno Fernandes picking up an injury against Aston Villa at the weekend.
Amorim has led United to a turnaround in recent months, with the Red Devils losing just one of their 10 Premier League games before the comeback at Villa Park. However, Fernandes’ absence will be a big loss for the head coach, with the midfielder expected to be sidelined for a month. And Express Sport covers transfer activity that could impact United in January.
Fernandes replacement found
United have been rumored to have a number of midfield options, with the likes of Carlos Bareva, Elliott Anderson, Adam Wharton and Tyler Adams being discussed.
However, according to talkSPORT, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Neves are more likely to be signed midway through the season.
United may struggle to land Neves as the former Wolves midfielder is said to be ready to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
And that means Amorim could go all out to sign Gallagher, who left Chelsea to join Atletico Madrid just under a year and a half ago.
Gallagher has fallen out of favor at Madrid, starting just four La Liga games this season. And while the Red Devils could sign the 25-year-old on loan in January, they are obligated to sign him at the end of the season.
Target despises Manchester United
United target Antoine Semenyo has reportedly ditched the Red Devils and signed for Manchester City instead.
The winger is eyeing a move from a top Premier League club ahead of the January transfer window after impressing at Bournemouth.
However, he is said to be favoring a move to the Etihad Stadium, and the club could trigger his £65m release clause next month to lure him away from Dorset.
Transfer contract possible
Harry Maguire, Casemiro and Tyrell Malasia’s contracts expire at the end of this season, and they will be free to negotiate transfers with overseas clubs from the beginning of next year.
United have the option to extend Casemiro’s current contract by another year, but his high wages could be a hindrance. The trio could therefore decide to sign with other teams in the new year and aim for an exit from Old Trafford in the summer.
