Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that the club will not be allocating funds for new signings during the January transfer window.
Following Manchester United’s recent 2-0 loss to Newcastle at Old Trafford, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions, concerns have been raised about the squad’s adjustment to Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 formation.
Despite these challenges, the 39-year-old remains focused on improving the team without expected financial support in January.
“We don’t have that possibility in January,” Amorim told reporters. “You’re aware of the circumstances better than I am. It’s not a matter of arriving here and having the chance to spend extensively to overhaul the team. It’s not a productive conversation.”
On the other hand, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his players’ readiness to compete fiercely against Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
Speaking to reporters ahead of their match against Brentford on New Year’s Day, Arteta emphasized the need for determination and consistency.
The Gunners currently stand in third place, nine points behind Liverpool after 18 matches.
Arteta highlighted the importance of seizing opportunities when rivals falter, stating, “We must continue to be relentless, ready to capitalize if others stumble. While our focus is solely on Brentford at the moment, we must keep our eyes on the big picture as we navigate a packed schedule in the coming weeks.”
He added, “If someone manages to win all their matches, we’ll congratulate them and prepare for next season. However, history shows that isn’t always the case, and we want to be prepared to take advantage.”