Richard Arnold considers scrapping Joel Glazer, Man Utd policy after painful Luis Diaz reminder

New Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold is considering scrapping the club’s January transfer policy, following concerns emerging after the most recent window.

The Red Devils ranked among the quietest Premier League clubs in this winter’s transfer window. They made no new acquisitions and the focus was instead on outgoings.

Indeed, Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial got loan moves to Everton and Sevilla, respectively. However, Jesse Lingard did not get his Old Trafford exit wish despite serious Newcastle interest.

United faced criticism for their lack of arrivals, partly fuelled by their manager situation. While Ralf Rangnick is currently in charge, he is only the interim boss and so would have limited time to work with new signings.

According to the Daily Mail, though, the club’s more long-term transfer policy is also now under scrutiny.

The Red Devils’ strategy is to largely avoid January signings as they are ‘poor value for money’. Alexis Sanchez and Bruno Fernandes are the most high-profile players to have arrived mid-season in the past eight years. However, the latter has proved far more successful than Sanchez.

United co-chairman Joel Glazer is one of the men behind that strategy. However, Arnold – who only took over from Ed Woodward at the start of February – is already having a big impact as chief executive.

He is reportedly questioning United’s January transfer policy and whether it works.

Indeed, he has looked towards Liverpool’s signing of Luis Diaz as an example of solid mid-season business. The former Porto winger was a long-term target for the Reds, who planned a summer move.

However, when Tottenham stepped up interest, Liverpool subsequently sprang into action and wrapped up a deal.

Mark Hughes,