Manchester United have glaring issues in their midfield that they must address.
Many reports in recent weeks have linked several midfielders to United but renowned journalist Mark Ogden has now dropped a bombshell.
Ogden has revealed that United have no plans to recruit a new midfielder in January.
They are determined to hold out until the summer to pursue their top targets.
He also revealed that the club plan to shave £1 million a week off their wage bill next summer to fund midfield signings.
Signing a midfielder in January is unlikely
Elliott Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton are the top three names linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Signing any of the three above is highly unlikely in January, considering their prominent roles at their respective clubs.
United will also need to pay a premium fee to recruit them in the middle of the season.
The Red Devils are not known for investing heavily in the winter transfer window and we believe that trend will also continue in 2026.
Kees Smit and Angelo Stiller are two other young midfielders on their radar but signing a Premier League-proven player would be better option.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have instantly raised the level of the club in the final third.
Similar players should be recruited in midfield to help United take the next step in their progress.
Manuel Ugarte has failed to make the number six position his own due to his limitations with the ball at his feet.
Kobbie Mainoo lacks the positional awareness to play regularly as a holding midfielder.
Casemiro has starred under Ruben Amorim but he will be out of contract next summer.
Anderson and Baleba look to be ahead in the club’s shortlist, but a deal appears possible only in the summer.
