Manchester United are favourites to sign Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz next summer - according to reports.
14.11.2023 - 20:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will provide a 'transfer war chest' for Erik ten Hag to overhaul his Manchester United squad in January, according to reports.
The INEOS chief and petrochemicals billionaire could have his minority stake in United confirmed as soon as next week, following the agreement of a £1.4billion investment into the club. Once on board, he is expected to take charge of footballing operations, including transfer plans.
And according to The Sun, Ratcliffe will waste no time in providing the funds and know-how to oversee a month of significant investment. The report suggests Ten Hag will be given what he needs to 'reset' the squad for a Champions League push in the second half of the season.
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The United manager has identified four key areas to strengthen over the next 12 months, although it was expected that any major transfers would have to wait until next summer. But some moves could be brought forward with one source suggesting January will be a 'big month' at Old Trafford.
Elsewhere, Football Insider reports that Ten Hag will not entertain any offers for Antony in the upcoming January window.
The Brazilian, who only joined United in September of last year, has been linked with a potential move away in recent weeks. He has struggled to live up to expectations at Old Trafford so far, failing to provide a single goal or assist this season.
But the report adds that United are not prepared to 'give up' on him yet, with Ten Hag ready to block any approach, whether that be for a loan or permanent move. Antony is United's only senior option on the right wing, with Jadon Sancho currently exiled
Manchester United are favourites to sign Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz next summer - according to reports.
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