MANCHESTER, iNews.id – Manchester United there is still a chance to bring in new players even though the winter transfer market is officially closed. This is a scenario that opens up the emergency option of a free transfer route.
The January transfer window ended on Monday at 19.00 local time, marked by a number of last-minute transfers from Premier League clubs. However, Manchester United chose not to recruit new players until the transfer window closed.
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Michael Carrick’s squad did not even bring in a single player throughout January, although funds are said to be available if the right opportunity arises in the transfer market.
One name that has been linked with United is Al Hilal captain Ruben Neves. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder was reportedly available for around £20 million, but the club chose to postpone a big move until the summer market.
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Even though the transfer window has closed, Manchester United can still recruit players on free transfers. Premier League rules allow clubs to register free agents outside the market as long as slots are available in the 25-player squad.
Until now, details of United’s official squad list have not been announced. However, only 21 players were registered after the summer window, with no new additions since then.
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This condition opens up four empty slots in the main squad. This situation provides space for United to move if there is a crisis in player availability due to injury or other emergency conditions.
Even though the scenario of recruiting free agents is relatively rare, especially for clubs hunting for Champions League tickets, this option remains a strategic reserve if conditions require it.
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