John Murtough, the football director for Manchester United, has advised club supporters not to anticipate a busy January transfer window.

So far in 2023–24, the Red Devils have experienced a lackluster campaign, being eliminated in both the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

After seventeen games, Manchester United is currently seventh in the Premier League standings; therefore, manager Erik Ten Hag could use significant squad additions the following month.

On the 13th of December, Murtough advised United supporters on a forum not to anticipate significant transactions when the transfer window reopens the following month.

“We do not anticipate a particularly busy January transfer window,” he stated on the forum, as reported by The Athletic.

“Deals around the periphery of the squad are perpetually a possibility, especially about securing opportunities for players who are not receiving the playing time they desire.”

“However, we have consistently maintained the position that January is not the most favorable period to conduct business, and our approach to recruiting continues to center on summer periods.”

To adhere to Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, Manchester United’s recruitment prospects for the following month have been impacted by the delay in announcing Sir Jim Ratcliffe as co-owner, after the British magnate acquired a 25% minority stake in the Old Trafford club.

The proprietor of INEOS will be unable to assist in the oversight of transfer arrangements next month due to his impending assumption of the football operations at Manchester United.

Consequently, probably, the Red Devils will not acquire any new players during the January transfer window, much to the dismay of their supporters.

However, it is anticipated that they will sell players, and they have been negotiating departing contracts.

Before joining Eintracht Frankfurt on loan in January, Donny van de Beek had completed his medical examination.

Jadon Sancho, who has not featured since August, is another player who is anticipated to depart. Raphael Varane, Sergio Reguilon, and Anthony Martial have also been linked with possible departures.

During the previous summer transfer window, Manchester United acquired Mason Mount, Andre Onana, and Rasmus Hojlund for a combined initial charge of £163 million, with the possibility of an additional £180 million in add-ons. Altay Bayindir joined from Fenerbahce.

Despite acquiring Jonny Evans as a free agent and Sofyan Amrabat and Reguilon on loan, the club’s performance has not improved, and a failure to acquire players by the end of next month could be a catastrophic setback.