Man United boss Amorim has confirmed his team's January window plans | OneFootball

Rúben Amorim has laid out a firm stance on transfer business ahead of the January window, making it clear that short-term fixes will not be part of his recruitment strategy.

The Red Devils are expected to enter the market in January to strengthen their squad.

Amorim’s side have lost Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo to the AFCON but the United boss has confirmed that he will not be making short term signings but rather looking at the long term needs of the team.

After an eventful summer transfer window in which they signed Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Mbeumo, Man United are ready to strengthen their squad further as they chase a place in the Champions League next season.

Man United boss confirms January plans

“We will only try to bring players that we think are going to be the future,” Amorim said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Those comments show Amorim’s growing reputation as a manager who prioritises structure, planning, and sustainability over reactive decision-making.

With several clubs often tempted to use the January window to plug gaps caused by injuries, form dips, or international tournaments such as the AFCON, Amorim has taken a contrasting approach.

Red Devils are looking for long term signings

Ruben Amorim looks on during Man Utd’s defeat vs Everton at Old Trafford (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Rather than recruiting players purely to cover short-term absences, he wants every signing to fit a broader sporting project.

The United hierarchy plans to back the manager next year as they look for new players, particularly in the midfield position.

The likes of Carlos Baleba of Brighton, Joao Gomes of Wolves, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson have all been linked with a move to Old Trafford.