MANCHESTER UNITED have broken all the wrong records so far this season.
Ruben Amorim is the club’s third manager after the disastrous start made by Erik ten Hag.
Ruben Amorim could see a number of deals take place in January to try and avoid relegation with Man Utd
Marcus Rashford’s potential exit could open the door for incoming transfers
Viktor Gyokeres could be one potential signing for United this January
The Portuguese boss warned of the “storm” to follow his appointment as he tried to implement his own tactical ideas into the squad.
Manchester United has endured a challenging season, breaking unfavorable records and languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, just eight points above the relegation zone.
The appointment of Ruben Amorim, the third manager this season, has brought limited success with only four wins in his first ten matches. With the January transfer window looming, the club is poised for significant player movements in a bid to reverse their fortunes.
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The big move which could facilitate a swathe of activity is the exit of Marcus Rashford.
After 18 months of immense struggles playing for the Red Devils, Rashford, 27, admitted in an interview earlier this month he was “ready for a new challenge”.
The local lad has since been absent from Amorim’s matchday squads, indicating his time at Old Trafford could be coming to an end if there is sufficient interest.
According to The Athletic, United took steps in the summer to find suitors for the attacker in the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi giants linked.
But the report cautions a loan transfer is more likely given his huge £325,000-a-week wages, though this would at least move some of the money off of United’s wage books and help with PSR needs.
HARRY MAGUIRE
Harry Maguire is another star who could be sold to improve the clubs PSR position, with Napoli taking a reported interest in the defender whose contract expires in the summer.
ANTONY
Expensive flop Antony has also been linked with the exit door amid a smattering of solid cameos under Amorim, with Real Betis said to have been interested last summer.
But outgoings alone will not solve this team’s issues, with a left wing-back one of the main priorities the club will be looking to resolve going forward.
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DIEGO LEON
United have struck a deal to sign teenage left-back Diego Leon from Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno, and the transfer is nearing completion.
However, the 17-year-old will not be able to actually play until the summer due to post-Brexit regulations preventing Premier League clubs from signing under-18s from abroad.
ALVARO FERNANDEZ
Instead, club chiefs may eye a blast from the past in the form of Benfica left-back Alvaro Fernandez.
United have a buy-back clause in his deal that will allow them to re-sign the 21-year-old, who they sold for around £5million in the summer, for £25m.
Fernandez has been a key star with Benfica top of the Portuguse league and playing every minute of their Champions League campaign so far.
EDERSON
In terms of more experienced players, United have been keeping an eye on Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 25, who has impressed for the high-flying Serie A club.
His experience with a 3-4-2-1 formation would also help United improve Amorim’s options in the center of the field.
VIKTOR GYOKERES
Meanwhile, Amorim’s previous key man Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, following his old manager.
However, the 26-year-old Swede’s contract has an £83 million release clause that United are unable to match, despite reports that he might go for as low as £50 million.