Ruben Amorim might have an unexpected answer to three transfer issues facing Manchester United. After losing to Newcastle, United has suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions, and they might face a fifth when they visit Anfield for a Premier League match against Liverpool. The opening of the January transfer window could provide an opportunity for Amorim to enhance his team, but it seems he may not be able to do so. “We won’t have that option in January,” Amorim stated when questioned about potential new signings. “You are more aware of the situation than I am.” That’s not true, as I’m not coming here with the intention of spending a lot of money to change the entire team. “You’re already aware of the situation, so there’s no need to discuss it.” Since there are no funds available in the winter transfer window, United may have to allow some players to leave. Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, and Marcus Rashford could all exit in 2025, as head coach Amorim is already identifying positions he wants to reinforce. Acquiring a new goalkeeper is a goal for the United manager, who wants to create competition for Onana. The Cameroonian had a tough December after a promising start to the season, and it appears that Altay Bayindir won’t get another chance following his mistakes against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. While it may be more of a focus for the summer, there is an option that could be addressed in January, involving a player that Amorim knows well. Antonio Adan, a former goalkeeper for Sporting CP, is now a free agent after leaving the Portuguese club last summer. The 37-year-old made 156 appearances under coach Amorim and was the starting goalkeeper until an injury in February caused him to miss the last few months of the 2024/2025 season.
