Failed In The Winter Exchange, Manchester United Plans To Rebuild The Summer Squad

JAKARTA - Manchester United hopes their conservative approach to the January 2025 transfer market will allow them to complete the reconstruction of the squad of players in the summer.

The Red Devils recruited left-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce and youth player Ayden Heaven from Arsenal in January 2025 while allowing Marcus Rashford and Antony to leave on loan.

Malacia is also expected to complete a temporary move to PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

There has been criticism from supporters for the club's reluctance to recruit other strikers despite the lack of goals.

Strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have scored just five Premier League goals so far this season.

Manchester United considers various options to strengthen striker Ruben Amorism's option, including Mathhys Tel.

However, there are internal concerns that the money spent will reduce their budget for the summer transfer market, when players more compliant with their long-term plans will most likely be available.

Manchester United ended their interest in Tel due to Bayern Munich's request for a loan fee of around 5 million without the option or obligation to make the move permanent listed in the deal.

The feeling is that they are asked to give playing time to young players to help develop it for the benefit of Bayern Munich.

Manchester United's financial position is described by insiders as very strict, but there is hope that their approach to the January 2025 transfer window will help prospects for a massive overhaul in the summer.

Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen, both will expire on their contracts at the end of the season, expected to leave on a free transfer.

Manchester United will also try to remove Casemiro's big salary from their salary bill with a permanent move.

Quenda's Geovany from Sporting CP is one of the summer targets. The 17-year-old has a release clause of 100 million euros.

However, there is confidence that the former Amorim's side will be willing to negotiate a cost of close to 60 million euros.