- Manchester United are currently experiencing their most difficult season in the Premier League and the situation might deteriorate
- They are struggling to find the back of the net and were unsuccessful in signing a striker in January, despite the loss of Marcus Rashford.
- The Red Devils' major new signings in January were Patric Dorgu and teenage defender Ayden Heaven
Manchester United made no significant signings on the final day of the recently closed January transfer period.
The main story was Marcus Rashford leaving the club to join Aston Villa on loan and the arrival of left-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.
Supporters had anticipated a replacement for Rashford, but that option is not available, so they will have to work with what they have until the end of the season.
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Manchester United's main goal-scorers, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, are experiencing a difficult season. Hojlund has failed to score in 13 consecutive games, while Zirkzee has only managed to score one goal in 16 appearances.
Having been without Rashford since mid-December, the team has experienced significant difficulties in securing victories, particularly at home, and this situation has put them in a precarious position, threat of slipping into a difficult predicament.
Sunderland's disappointing home loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday means Manchester United has now gone nine consecutive games without scoring a goal in the Premier League. This result also keeps United 13th in the league standings with 29 points from 24 matches.
Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu arrived in the January window. The Manchester Evening News states that the club was unable to sign a striker due to financial constraints
The club admitted that they were in danger of violating the Premier League's regulations that limit a team's financial expenditure, which would prevent them from making significant transfers.
Additionally, the club's hierarchy were cautious of making a temporary signing that would be viewed as a "desperate purchase." Unfortunately, Manchester United have scored 28 goals in 24 league games this season.
Manchester United were linked with Bayern Munich teenager Mathys Tel and Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, but no deal was worked out.
Amorim's message to Rashford
Manchester United coach excluded Rashford from the lineup for the very first time on December 15, and he never played for the team again after that.
The Portuguese strategist, appointed in November, emphasised that Rashford had to "want it".
"He needs to really, really want it. He's with us, he's in our team, so he's our player and he's ready to play if I decide," Amorim said via Sky Sports.
Former Sporting CP manager reportedly stated that the England player will not play for the club again while he remains in charge.
He recently stated that he would prefer to play his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over a player who doesn't exert his full effort.
Rashford signed a five-year contract in 2023 and is expected to depart the club in the summer transfer window.
McCarthy's message to Rashford
In addition to his new transfer, it has also been reported that former Manchester United manager Benni McCarthy sent a congratulatory message to Rashford after he completed his transfer to Aston Villa.
The SA football legend has been associated with the vacant Harambee Stars position.