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Five players who could join Man Utd in January
Suraj Radia
- 20 Jan 2025 10:03 CST
- 4 min read
The January transfer window could prove to be a huge one for Manchester United after beginning a new era with Ruben Amorim at the helm.
The former Sporting boss replaced Erik ten Hag as manager in November and will be looking to bring in players in order to suit his tactical system.
United are likely to act in the market after making their worst-ever start to a Premier League season and also seeing a number of star players struggle with injuries.
With the club entering another phase of transition under Amorim, FootballTransfers looks at five players who could join United in the January transfer window.
Patrick Dorgu (Lecce)
Man Utd are in talks to sign Lecce star Patrick Dorgu amid their search for a capable new wing-back.
The Denmark international is an extremely versatile player, but his main position is as an attacking left-back.
He is therefore viewed as an ideal solution to Man Utd’s woes at wing-back, and Lecce are open to a sale in January if they receive a bid around the €35 million mark.
Man Utd are expected to hold further negotiations over a possible move, however a deal is certainly on the cards.
Victor Osimhen (Napoli/Galatasaray)
Victor Osimhen has been named as Man Utd’s “dream” target as they look to sign a prolific centre forward in 2025.
The Nigeria international is currently on loan at Galatasaray and he has previously stated that he will not leave the Turkish giants in January.
However, multiple reports state that his loan deal does include a mid-season break clause, and Man Utd have already lodged a €70m offer to sign him.
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting)
Amorim’s success at Sporting has seen him linked with a number of his former players, none perhaps more so than the prolific Viktor Gyokeres.
The Swede has boasted an astonishing record since moving to the Portuguese side in 2023 and it is believed that Amorim’s departure will soon lead to Gyokeres following suit.
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Gyokeres is thought to be available for a cut-price €70m fee and his relationship with Amorim could give United the edge over any rivals, while also providing an injection of goals that the team sorely needs.
However, Sporting are unlikely to sell during the January window, so this deal may have to wait until the summer.
Sverre Nypan (Rosenborg)
A midfielder is also believed to be a target for United, with question marks over the long-term future of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.
While United have historically considered proven quantities such as Frenkie de Jong and Leon Goretzka, the club have recently pivoted to target younger and more affordable talents with potential instead.
One player who United have repeatedly scouted is Sverre Nypan, the 18-year-old who has been labelled the new Martin Odegaard after becoming the youngest player to feature and score in Rosenborg’s history.
Goncalo Inacio (Sporting)
Centre-back isn’t currently deemed a priority by Man Utd, but several reports from Portugal have stated that they are the frontrunners in the race to sign Goncalo Inacio.
Amorim worked with the centre-back during his time at Sporting CP and it’s believed that a January deal could be arranged if Man Utd are willing to cough up a fairly substantial fee.
