Former captain Gary Neville believes new Manchester United chief executive officer Richard Arnold needs to be granted time to put his own stamp on proceedings at Old Trafford.
27.01.2022 - 18:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
As the January transfer window comes to a close, Manchester United look highly unlikely to sanction any incomings between now and the end of the month.
The club's midfield department is an obvious area to improve, but the Red Devils seem willing to wait until the summer before chasing targets rather than attempting to negotiate difficult winter deals.
It is a risky strategy but by waiting until the end of the season, who could United target to bolster their strength in the middle of the park?
Youri Tielemans is regarded as one of the best central midfielders in the country at the moment. He's proven in the Premier League and also has experience playing in Europe's biggest tournaments.
Crucially, the Belgian midfielder is out of contract in 2023. This summer, he'll have 12 months left on his deal, which could force Leicester City into selling him for a reasonable price rather than losing him for free further down the line.
Still just 24 years-old, Tielemans is a highly capable midfielder. He's versatile, adaptable and always available for selection, and his ability to move the ball forward into dangerous areas would help United's cause while weakening a top-four contender.
Declan Rice is one of United's top targets, and that is no surprise once recognising his evolution at West Ham United over the course of the past 18 months.
Rice has improved multiple aspects of his game under David Moyes, and he turned just 23 two weeks ago, which suggests that further development is likely in the coming years.
The Hammers vice captain rarely misses a match, and he's English and homegrown, with those perks becoming increasingly valuable given the long-term impacts of Brexit on the transfer market.
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Former captain Gary Neville believes new Manchester United chief executive officer Richard Arnold needs to be granted time to put his own stamp on proceedings at Old Trafford.
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