November 1st 2025.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, has recently stated that he is anticipating some players from his team to request to leave during the upcoming January transfer window. Due to an early exit in the Carabao Cup and lack of European football this season, Amorim has had limited opportunities to rotate his squad. However, with the recent success of their last three Premier League matches, Amorim is unlikely to make any major changes to the team.
Unfortunately, this may not be good news for the fringe players in the squad who are eager for more playing time, especially with the World Cup approaching at the end of the season. One such player, Kobbie Mainoo, has already expressed his desire for more minutes, but his request to leave on loan in the summer was denied by the club. As a result, he has yet to start a single league game this season.
On a more positive note, Joshua Zirkzee, who has only played 82 minutes in four league substitute appearances, has been linked with a potential move to West Ham or clubs in Serie A. When asked about the club's plans for the January window, Amorim stated that anything can happen, even within their own club. He also mentioned that they are looking to bring in players with a bright future at Manchester United, rather than short-term solutions.
Despite the potential departures, Amorim has not completely closed the door on these players making a comeback to the first-team. He referenced Casemiro, who has had a strong start to the season after being linked with an exit over the summer, as an example of a player who fought for his place in the team. Amorim also emphasized the importance of building a team for the long-term, rather than just for one season.
As it stands, Manchester United is currently in sixth place in the Premier League, just one point behind the top four. Amorim believes that a return to European football is crucial this season, not only for the success of the team but also to give him more opportunities to rotate his squad. He expressed the difficulty of managing with only one game per week and how having more games would allow for better squad management.
Overall, it is clear that Amorim has a plan in mind for the January transfer window and is looking to improve the team while also keeping an eye on the future. His focus is on building a strong team for the long-term, rather than making short-term changes. With the possibility of European football returning, it will give him more chances to utilize his full squad and give players like Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee the playing time they desire.
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