Manchester United's 'dream' January transfer window plan revealed as Viktor Gyokeres warning sent

Manchester United have eight more weeks to prepare for the winter transfer window, and the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach only increases the importance of the market reopening in the new year.

The club backed former manager Erik ten Hag with several significant signings during the summer and plenty more across his previous two seasons at Old Trafford. During that time, moves in January were limited to loans by the club, albeit under the last leadership team.

The mid-season change in the dugout could also impact their activity during the month due to the stylistic differences between Amorim and Ten Hag. However, United must still comply with the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

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Sky Sports Germany claims that United plan to strengthen in two positions in January by bringing in a central midfielder and an affordable striker. Leon Goretzka is said to be someone the club are closely monitoring but the Bayern Munich player reputedly does not plan on leaving in the new year.

MEN Sport says: This may well turn out to be United's 'dream' window, but if it does it won't set pulses racing among the fanbase. The need for a striker is obvious given United's goalscoring struggles, but what exactly constitutes "affordable" is unclear.

At the very least, that is unlikely to describe Viktor Gyokeres - who should be the club's top target next summer following his dismantling of City. Goretzka, however, could be deemed affordable with only 18 months remaining on his contract.

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