{"id":30504,"date":"2025-12-03T07:41:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/manchester-united-plan-big-sale-in-january-to-fund-acquisition-of-new-midfielder\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T07:41:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:41:44","slug":"manchester-united-plan-big-sale-in-january-to-fund-acquisition-of-new-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/manchester-united-plan-big-sale-in-january-to-fund-acquisition-of-new-midfielder\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United plan big sale in January to fund acquisition of new midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/manchester-united-plan-big-sale-in-january-to-fund-acquisition-of-new-midfielder\/#Manchester_United_decide_on_sales_figures_for_January\" >Manchester United decide on sales figures for January<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/manchester-united-plan-big-sale-in-january-to-fund-acquisition-of-new-midfielder\/#United_looking_to_raise_funds_to_sign_new_midfielder\" >United looking to raise funds to sign new midfielder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Ruben Amorim and Koby Mainu acknowledge Man United fans (Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are preparing for a major overhaul in January and are reportedly willing to listen to offers from four first-team players in a bid to raise funds for a long-planned midfield overhaul.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN, the players in talks are Koby Mainu, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte and Tyrell Malasia.<\/p>\n<p>Under manager Ruben Amorim, United have made midfield a priority area for reinforcements.<\/p>\n<p>Given the financial constraints and overcrowded squad, the funds generated from the sale of these four players could unlock the transfer funds needed to bring in fresh quality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_decide_on_sales_figures_for_January\"><\/span>Manchester United decide on sales figures for January<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only 20 years old, Mainu is considered one of England&#8217;s most promising midfield players. However, they have struggled to get off to a consistent start this season under coach Amorim.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the possibility, sources say the club intends to accept the offer. Loan or sale could be controversial among fans, but it could give him the playing time he&#8217;s been looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Zirkzee has also struggled for playing time, with his most recent minutes due to an injury to Benjamin Sesco. His long-term future at Old Trafford remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Ugarte arrived with high expectations but has since struggled to adapt to the rigors of the Premier League. Reports say he no longer fits Amorim&#8217;s long-term plans and is likely to be considered for departure.<\/p>\n<p>With Malasia&#8217;s contract expiring next summer, a winter sale could be an opportunity for United to recoup their transfer fee rather than risk losing him on a free transfer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_looking_to_raise_funds_to_sign_new_midfielder\"><\/span>United looking to raise funds to sign new midfielder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manuel Ugarte watching Manchester United vs. Arsenal (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By selling one or more of these players, Man United hope to raise funds to sign key midfield players in January.<\/p>\n<p>By opening the door to offers for Mainu, Zirksee, Ugarte and Marassia, they appear ready to rebuild the team in line with Amorim&#8217;s vision, potentially bringing in new midfield talent and rebuilding towards long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils have been linked with several midfielders in the media in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace&#8217;s Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forest&#8217;s Elliot Anderson, Wolves&#8217; Joao Gomez and Atletico Madrid&#8217;s Conor Gallagher are all midfielders to watch.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Manchester United confident of keeping the player Barcelona wants in good form<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ruben Amorim and Koby Mainu acknowledge Man United fans (Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images) Manchester United are preparing for a major overhaul in January and are reportedly willing to listen to offers from four first-team players in a bid to raise funds for a long-planned midfield overhaul. 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