“Need to be very careful”: United great fires stark January transfer warning over mistake that could prove devastating

Former Manchester United forward Gordon Hill has issued a transfer warning to the club amidst the ongoing January window. United alert to opportunities Having missed out on Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, who seems guaranteed to join Manchester City in the next few days, United are not expected to make any new signings this month. United made a strong push to lure Semenyo to Old Trafford but the Ghanaian opted for a switch to Pep Guardiola’s side instead. Speaking to the media on Friday ahead of the meeting with Leeds United, Ruben Amorim strongly hinted that the Red Devils will not be active in the market. However, this has not stopped United from continuing to be linked with a host of players, including the likes of Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Ederson (Atalanta), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Manu Kone (AS Roma), Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid) and Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), just to mention a handful of names. The midfield appears to be the club’s priority, but whether this is addressed in January or the summer remains to be seen. Hill, who racked up over 100 league appearances for United between 1975 and 1978, took to X and expressed some concern about some of the players United are being linked with. Hill issues warning The ex-England international wrote, “United need to be very careful, about who they sign, yes the window is open but the players that are being banded about are not what they need at this moment.” “Get rid of the drift wood first in the window, and look precisely what is needed next. according to this guy no money.” United need to be very careful, about who they sign, yes the window is open but the players that are being banded about are not what they need at this moment. get rid of the drift wood first in the window, and look precisely what is needed next. according to this guy no money — Gordon Hill (@gordonhill54) January 2, 2026 He added in a subsequent post, “Caring on from my last post, If he [United] is not giving any money to Amorim, that shows that there could be a change or a no confidence vote.” “Again turmoil, what is needed is consolidation in the squad and the League, not chaos, League position would be my top job first.” Caring on. from my last post, If he {United} is not giving any money to Amorim, that shows that there could be a change or a no confidence vote. Again turmoil, what is needed is consolidation in the squad and the League, not chaos, League position would be my top job first — Gordon Hill (@gordonhill54) January 2, 2026 Hill helped United lift the FA Cup and Charity Shield in 1977. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!