Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted the Red Devils should do just that He sells Players in January before they can recruit new faces.
United fell to 14th in the Premier League standings with just 22 points from 19 matches, and many fans have called for major reforms in the team to avoid what Amorim admitted was likely to turn into a “Relegation battle“.
Unfortunately for these desperate supporters, united It is already operating dangerously close to its profit and sustainability threshold and will not be able to invest in the team without first raising money through sales.
“We don't have that possibility (to buy) in January if we don't take some players out (from the team),” Amorim admitted. “You know the situation better than I do. It doesn't mean I got here and can spend money to change the team.”
Amorim has publicly expressed concerns about the suitability of the current squad to his system, but is unlikely to be given much opportunity to strengthen in January, not least due to the lack of desirable assets in the squad.
The recently reintegrated Marcus Rashford He is an obvious example of a potential sale, but his £40m price tag, coupled with his huge salary, will limit interest in January.
Casemiro has He was recently linked with a move to Saudi Arabia But he is unlikely to generate a big fee, while Joshua Zirkzee is said to do so Eager to stay and fight for his future Despite interest from the Italian League.
United is Interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendeswho worked with Amorim at Sporting Lisbon, but will not be able to afford the 22-year-old without a major sale first.
