We have space: Ruben Amorim on Manchester United's January transfer plans

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Published at :December 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Modified at :December 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM

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The Red Devils are expected to bring in new players.

Manchester United have finalised a plan for the January transfer window, according to Ruben Amorim. Antoine Semenyo is not expected to be one of United’s “space” additions, according to the Red Devils manager Amorim.

The 25-year-old Semenyo is anticipated to join their fierce rivals, Manchester City, when the transfer market opens on Thursday, January 1, despite strong pressure from Old Trafford officials.

Semenyo’s £65 million release clause is about to be activated by City, defeating teams like United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham in their attempts to recruit him.

Ruben Amorim comments on Manchester United’s January transfer plans

Ruben Amorim Manchester United Premier League — WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester United FC at Molineux on December 26, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Amorim won’t sign players just for the purpose of signing them, but United are nevertheless getting ready for a busy month. In an interview with Sky Sports before the Red Devils’ Boxing Day match against Newcastle United, the manager clarified:

“We have space to have more players, but it is a very important thing in our club that we have a plan and we need to bring players that we know.”

“It’s hard to know for sure that everything is going to work, but we need to be certain of the players that we bring [in]. If we are not sure, it’s better not to bring anyone and to work with the players that we have. That is clear for me.”

“Maybe I should be different like so many managers, but that is my thinking and I think it’s the thinking of the board that we cannot do the same mistakes that we did in the past and we need to survive these moments because we have players coming from international [teams] and from Europe.”

Amorim needs little time to decide if a target suits his team. He further added:

“I think I have a good feeling on that. That’s why we will not bring in a player that has that feeling face-to-face.”

Will United make a new signing in the January window?

Ruben Amorim has revealed they have space to bring new players.

How much did Man Utd spend during the 2025 summer window?

United spent £225 million on new signings this summer.

Where do United stand in the Premier League table?

With 26 points, they are seventh in the league table.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.