Manchester United are apparently looking for a ‘low-cost’ striker and a right-sided center-back in the coming months. The 13-time Premier League champions are anticipated to have a busy January transfer window, but uncertainty hangs over Old Trafford as the club awaits a 25% investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS.

If the British billionaire’s quest for a minority share is approved, he intends to appoint a new sports director to manage transfers, while Ratcliffe and Co will assume command of football operations at the club.

The cash-strapped Red Devils are constrained by FFP laws, and with no clear end date for Ratcliffe’s proposal in sight, they will have to be cautious with their spending next month. Erik ten Hag wants another attacker and a right-sided centre-back to boost his squad, according to the Athletic, although such acquisitions are expected to be low-cost, on loan, or aided by exits.

In terms of departures, a number of Manchester United players have been linked with a transfer away from the club. Jadon Sancho was kicked out of the first team after a social media feud with his manager, and he has subsequently been considered surplus to requirements.

Erik ten Hag is looking for a striker and a right-sided center-back.

The former Borussia Dortmund star is drawing interest from Serie A, Bundesliga, and Turkish Super Lig clubs, but his pay demands are creating a stumbling block. Meanwhile, suggestions tying Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane to departures coincide with United’s interest for a striker and right-sided centre-back in January.

According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid are interested in re-signing Varane, who joined United from Real in 2021, while Manchester United are thought to be willing to let Martial depart on a free transfer at the conclusion of the season. at the end of the season. 

Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane have been linked with departures.

Donny van de Beek is also scheduled to depart on January 1 after agreeing to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan. Casemiro is apparently evaluating his options after receiving a large sum of money from Saudi Arabia.

It’s unclear which Saudi team he’ll join, but there’s a lot of money on the table for him if he decides to play in the Middle East – and he’s not the only one. Director of football John Murtough is said to have met with Saudi Pro League officials about three other players: Sancho, Varane, and Martial.