Manchester United are predicted to achieve their worst Premier League finish of all time - according to the latest supercomputer.
05.01.2024 - 07:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United and their Premier League rivals will be hoping to make improvements to their squads this month with the mid-season transfer window open.
However, the issue of Financial Fair Play has never been more prominent. Last year, Manchester City were handed 115 charges relating to misconduct surrounding FFP while Everton were given a ten point deduction for their misdemeanour albeit they are appealing it.
The actions from the Premier League to crack down on FFP breaches means all clubs are treading carefully in January. With this in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at the stance of United and their rivals' managers on the sustainability rules.
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The Reds are constantly battling to stay inside the FFP regulations and as such January is expected to be quiet. The club set a £120million transfer budget over the summer due to FFP concerns, although the kitty was added to through player departures. When asked about bringing in players this month, Erik ten Hag replied: "I don’t think so — and if so, the approach from United should be that if you can improve your team, then you should do. What we expect from every player coming to Carrington every day is for them to give their maximum, to give their best."
Andoni Iraola is one of many managers in the Premier League not expecting his club to do big business this month. "I don’t think in the winter market we are going to see a lot of changes," he said.
"Normally it is not a market where you can sign a lot of players. I suppose and I think some of the players that are not having the minutes they want, they will ask for loans or departures to other places. If there are departures, we will have
Manchester United are predicted to achieve their worst Premier League finish of all time - according to the latest supercomputer.
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