Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has acknowledged the possibility of acquiring a new striker during the upcoming January transfer window.
Injury Concerns and Upcoming Departures
The team’s situation has become more precarious due to concerns regarding a knee injury sustained by forward Benjamin Sesko. Additionally, attacking players Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo will be absent as they participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. These developments have prompted Amorim to contemplate the need for additional attacking options.
Manager’s Comments
Following the team’s recent 2-2 match against Tottenham, Amorim stated:
We need to keep an eye on the situation with Ben.
He added,
Naturally, the Africa Cup of Nations will pose challenges for us, which we anticipated. When the transfer window opens, we will assess whether we can enhance our squad and address the issues at hand.
Complications Ahead
Compounding the challenges for Amorim is the potential departure of Josh Zirkzee, who may seek regular playing time elsewhere.