Manchester United are poised for a busy January transfer window, but the focus will be on outgoings rather than new arrivals. Ruben Amorim continues to reshape his squad, with several fringe players and loanees expected to move on to free up funds and space for the club’s long-term rebuild.
The most advanced deal involves striker Joshua Zirkzee, with Roma tabling a loan offer that includes an obligation to buy. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, as the Dutch international is keen to secure regular football ahead of next summer’s World Cup. However, formal club-to-club negotiations have yet to begin.
Left-back Tyrell Malacia appears destined to leave Old Trafford after a long-term injury derailed his United career. The 26-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, has not played a single minute this season and his contract expires in June.
Midfielder Toby Collyer has been recalled from his loan at West Bromwich Albion due to a calf injury, but once fit he is expected to be loaned out again – this time to a different club. Meanwhile, teenage left-back Harry Amass has impressed at Sheffield Wednesday, who hope to extend his stay for the remainder of the season as they battle relegation.
Finally, Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon, signed for up to £7 million in July, may have to wait until next season for a loan move. The 18-year-old made his senior international debut in October and is still adapting to English football, but United are likely to keep him at the club for the second half of the campaign.
