After a difficult start to the 2024-2025 season, the January transfer window will certainly be an opportunity for Manchester United to reorganize their squad.
Coach Ruben Amorim has come at an inappropriate time of the season when the schedule has become dense. He didn't have much time on the training pitch and the squad wasn't good enough to serve the tactical system.
Since sacking Erik ten Hag, the "Red Devils" have not been able to improve their fortunes. They were 14th in the Premier League before the match against Newcastle despite spending a lot of money on transfers. Therefore, it will not be surprising if Man United continue to bring in new players in January.
So, what will be the scenario for a perfect winter transfer window in 2025 for Man United?
Marcus Rashford leaves
Man United are open for a transfer and Marcus Rashford wants to leave. The England striker's departure may be a sad moment but it is really necessary at the moment.
Man United's transfer budget will increase significantly if they find a buyer for the 27-year-old player. With Amorim, he also doesn't have to answer questions about Rashford's future after every game.
A new striker
Scoring has not been easy for Man United recently. The club currently have a negative goal difference in the Premier League and have scored just 21 goals in 18 games. A third of those goals have come in just two games.
Despite his potential, Rasmus Hojlund has yet to fully shoulder the scoring responsibility. And the Red Devils need a new striker to fix that.
Viktor Gyokeres, Amorim's former student at Spoting, is one of Man United's top targets. The Swedish player will not be cheap but is used to Amorim's tactics. The problem is the timing, with January seemingly too early for Sporting to accept.
A new left-back
With Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia's continued injuries, having a new left-back is a top priority at Old Trafford. In that context, another former Amorim pupil is also being strongly linked with Man United.
PSG star Nuno Mendes has experience playing under Amorim at Sporting. This will bring more balance to Man United's defense and solve a position that has long been a problem. The Portuguese defender's future in the capital city is also unclear.
The perfect scenario really?
While selling before buying is never an ideal situation, it is a must for Man United. They need to cut their squad to give the new players time to adapt in the Premier League.
There have been many names including Rashford, Malacia, Joshua Zirkzee, Antony, Jonny Evans and Christian Eriksen that Amorim has left out of the squad. In a perfect transfer window, the Red Devils need to help Amorim free up players he won't use.
