Pair of Milo Longhorned
Published 10 hours ago, Updated 9 hours ago
Manchester United risks experiencing a fairly hectic winter transfer window. Roger Evans / Action Plus / Panoramic
After the arrival of Ineos in its capital, the Mancunian club plans to be very offensive on the transfer market, with very big names in mind.
Just before Christmas Eve, the Manchester United club formalized the purchase of 25% of its shares by Jim Ratcliffe, president of the Ineos group, who has not hidden his ambitions. Its goal is to allow the club to “find your place» after a complicated start to the season (8th currently).
Although a minority shareholder, the Briton, who also owns OGC Nice, will have the “management responsibility» regarding football-related matters. It is therefore not impossible that Paul Mitchell, formerly of Monaco, or even Jean-Claude Blanc, formerly of PSG, arrives to replace him in this task.
Mbappé, dream target
On the ground, ambitions remain just as high. Going through a more than complicated period, Reds Devils supporters could see their squad completely overhauled. According to the English press, the new member of the Mancunian offices would have Kylian Mbappé in his sights. While in the event of departure, the French striker is expected to join Real Madrid, Manchester United intends to do everything to attract him to England. Even if the negotiations had not been successful during the last summer transfer window, Adrien Rabiot would also be courted by Manchester. Arriving at the end of his contract, the French midfielder could therefore be available from January 1, 2024.
A returner in the goals?
According to The Sun, David De Gea could make his return to Old Trafford following André Onana’s dissatisfied start to the season. Knowing the place well (2011 – 2023), the Spanish goalkeeper would not have as much difficulty as the Cameroonian in acclimatizing to the rhythm of the Premier League. Frenkie de Jong (26, Barcelona) would also be one of the leads after having been very close to signing with the English club more than once. Finally to strengthen its attack at half mast, Serge Gnabry and the Nigerian Victor Osimhen would be among the heads desired by Manchester, even if the latter has just extended to Naples until 2026.
