Manchester United’s severe injury crisis has raised questions about whether the club will explore the free agent market to bolster their squad for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
Amorim Rules Out Free Agent Signings
Head coach Ruben Amorim has rejected suggestions that the Red Devils will look to sign free agents, instead opting to focus on developing young players from the academy.
Injury Woes Continue
Manchester United were without 12 first-team players against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, and nine will be absent for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Everton.
Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo have been ruled out for the season, while Mason Mount’s availability for the remainder of the campaign is uncertain.
Youthful Options
Amorim has emphasized the importance of giving young players opportunities to develop and showcase their talents.
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Academy players such as Chido Obi and Elyh Harrison are likely to feature in the squad for Saturday’s game against Everton.
Summer Transfer Plans
Although Manchester United are not considering free agent signings at present, the club is believed to be exploring options for the summer transfer window.
Jonathan David, Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sane, Angel Gomes, Tyrick Mitchell, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are among the players reportedly on the Red Devils’ radar.