Manchester United’s transfer window has drawn to a close as Fabrizio Romano reveals the club are not planning for anymore incoming signings on deadline day.
The Italian transfer guru states, “Manchester United’s current stance is clear: NO more incomings are planned on Deadline Day.”
There remains the possibility fullback Tyrell Malacia will join PSV Eindhoven on loan before the 11pm deadline but there will be no more players joining the ranks at Old Trafford, despite the obvious gaps in Ruben Amorim’s squad.
The Portuguese coach has welcomed the addition of Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce. The Danish international will immediately assume the left wing-back role, which has emerged as a problem position for United since Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag in November.
Dorgu, 20, is joined by Ayden Heaven, an 18-year-old left-footed centre-back signed from Arsenal, who may be set for an unexpected level of involvement after the heart-breaking update of a cruciate ligament injury for Lisandro Martinez.
However, United’s continued struggles in front of goal – only four sides in the Premier League have scored fewer times than the Reds – mean a new centre-forward was a priority for Amorim this month.
Mathys Tel, 19, had emerged as an option late in the window but a deal could not be reached with Bayern Munich, and the French starlet has ultimately settled on a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
United were unwilling to pay the £5 million fee the German club were demanding – a stance which could come to define the remainder of an already difficult season at Old Trafford. Romano further reveals deals for Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku and Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey were “never close”, despite reports linking United with both forwards.
Perhaps the only positive news from Romano’s update is 20-year-old winger Alejandro Garnachoo is “set to stay”, having been linked with moves to Chelsea or Napoli in recent weeks. United could not have afforded to lose the Argentinian international who remains one of the team’s only consistent attacking threats, despite his tender years.
🚨🔐 Manchester United’s current stance is clear: NO more incomings are planned on Deadline Day.
Dorgu, Heaven, Diego Leon set to be the January signings for Man United — deal for Nkunku/Bailey were never close.
Alejandro Garnacho set to stay, internal decision has been made. pic.twitter.com/1NOJebtBHS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 3, 2025
Tweet: “Manchester United’s current stance is clear: NO more incomings are planned on Deadline Day.
Dorgu, Heaven, Diego Leon set to be the January signings for Man United — deal for Nkunku/Bailey were never close.
Alejandro Garnacho set to stay, internal decision has been made.”
A move for 17-year-old defender Diego Leon was also completed earlier in the window, though the Paraguayan will not complete the switch to Old Trafford until the summer.
Come May, it feels extremely likely United fans will be reflecting on a January transfer window which saw the club agree deals to sign three defenders, while sanctioning the departures of two forwards without bringing in any type of replacement.
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Darragh Fox
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