Man Utd officially give up on fixing Amorim's biggest problem

Tom Weber

• Updated: 3 Feb 2025 12:50 CST
• 3 min read

Manchester United will not make any late signings before the January transfer window deadline.

The Red Devils have officially given up on the window after failing to sign Mathys Tel and Christopher Nkunku. Man Utd had been desperate to add to their attacking options but financial constraints ultimately meant that no business was done.

The club have now briefed the media that they will not be making any late signings. Tyrell Malacia is still expected to leave Old Trafford for PSV before the deadline.

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Man Utd believe that they have had a successful window, signing talents Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon and, chiefly, Patrick Dorgu for €30 million from Lecce. Club sources claim that Man Utd's bosses feel they achieved their goal of being 'financially disciplined' this window.

However, the fact of the matter is that Man Utd did not sign any attacking reinforcements and will now see out the rest of the campaign with a misfiring strike force.

Man Utd don't fix Amorim's biggest problem

Man Utd have failed to help Ruben Amorim fix his biggest issue and are at risk of finishing the season in Premier League no man's land. Their 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend showed just how far the club are from qualifying for Europe, let alone the Champions League - a vital source of income.

Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee and even Alejandro Garnacho have all been disappointing this season. Amad Diallo has been the only positive of a campaign that is already a write-off.

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Former Premier League player Jamie O'Hara thundered earlier on Monday that Man Utd's failure to adequately replace Rashford has left the club 'in disarray' and stuck with a 'Championship level' attack and it is difficult not to agree with him.

Garnacho, Hojlund and Zirkzee have scored just eight Premier League goals between them this term.