There is no doubt about that Manchester United They are in desperate need of investment this month to try and turn their fortunes around on the pitch under the new coach Reuben Amorim.
However, it is not clear how much money the 39-year-old will have at his disposal after previous money wasted by former manager Erik ten Hag during the summer window.
The Dutchman cost the Red Devils The hierarchy is worth nearly £200m with his transfers During the summer transfer window, with several new additions failing to make the desired impact.
Joshua Zirkzee joins from Poland For 36.5 million pounds sterlingAnd he has no one but him He scored four goals in 31 matches For the club, he was even withdrawn before half-time in a Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle United.
As a result, Amorim has targeted several players this month to try and help him in his mission to return United to their former glory during the days of Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure.
United's attempts to sign new players next January
Patrick Dorgu has become a name that is quickly becoming known to the United fanbase after they took an interest in the Lisi full-back in recent days – in the hope of ending their left-back crisis.
During the first months of Amorim's reign, Diogo Dalot and Nassir Mazraoui both had to share the responsibility of getting off the ball, with the Danish international's move improving the situation significantly.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed yesterday that the Red Devils have made an offer Area €30m (£25m) For his services, with Durgu himself wanting a move to Old Trafford.
As for the attacking department, Borussia Dortmund player Jimmy Pineau-Gittens is back again She emerged as a potential target With Alejandro Garnacho's future at the club It's still up in the air.
United will face huge competition from clubs such as Chelsea and Liverpool for the Englishman's signature, which is understandable given his recent form in Germany which he has already seen. He scored 11 times throughout the 2024/25 season.
However, if the club is to make such additions in the near future, the departures are no less important, with Amorim desperately needing to clear some deadwood before the end of the transfer window.
United player who earns more than Dorgu & Gittens combined
The Red Devils' recent recruitment has certainly left a lot to be desired by the fanbase, with transfer fees and exorbitant wages paid to players who are not worth the money offered to them.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is just one example, as he has cost the club 70 million pounds from Real Madrid Back in the summer of 2022, the mammoth was also delivered £350,000 per week Within his contract.
This season, he has failed to perform under Amorim, looking off the pace and consequently not making a single first-team appearance since the Carabao Cup defeat to Eddie Howe's men over the course of six weeks.
Casemiro is not the only one who has disappointed recently, with the left-back Luke Shaw Unable to make an impact in the first team after his recent injury setbacks – this is not the first time such a situation has happened in recent times.
English He joined the club for £30 million From Southampton in the summer of 2014, but since then He participated in only 278 matches In 11 seasons, he averaged just 25 games per season.
And in the last two years combined, the 29-year-old has managed just that He posted a total of 18 appearancesWith injuries that greatly affected him and prevented the promising star from making an impact under the leadership of the new coach.
However, it seems he will simply never get over his various issues, with the club needing to brutally part ways with the defender and try to offload him in the current transfer window – that is if any club is to risk their full potential. behind.
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Manchester United's highest-paid players in 2024/25 |
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Rank |
player |
Weekly wage |
Annual income |
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1 |
Casemiro |
£350,000 |
£18,200,000 |
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=2 |
Bruno Fernandes |
300,000 pounds sterling |
£15,600,000 |
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=2 |
Marcus Rashford |
300,000 pounds sterling |
£15,600,000 |
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4 |
Mason Mount |
£250,000 |
£13,000,000 |
|
5 |
Anthony |
£200,000 |
£10,400,000 |
|
6 |
Matthias de Ligt |
£195,000 |
£10,140,000 |
|
7 |
Harry Maguire |
£190,000 |
£9,880,000 |
|
8 |
Luke Shaw |
£150,000 |
£7,800,000 |
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Statistics via Kapology |
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It's a real shame to see a fan favorite suffer, but ultimately the hierarchy is losing millions of pounds to keep him on the books, especially when considering the fact that Shaw has a fantastic sum. £150,000 per week In the northwest.
His subsequent wages make him significantly more than transfer targets Dorgu and Gittens combined, with only the aforementioned pair currently earning £10k and £50k per week With current employers.
This may be an unpopular decision, but given the club's recent cost-cutting exercise at Old Trafford, tough decisions will need to be made to prevent the Red Devils from losing any more money.
Funds like this would go a long way in their scheme, which could open up new opportunities for Amorim in the market to source new talent to help lead the team in the right direction, which is why the manager should sell Shaw.
