Man Utd's quiet January window intentional ahead of 'major' squad overhaul | OneFootball

Manchester United hope their quiet winter transfer window will enable a significant summer squad rebuild, a report has revealed, but may face yet another battle to finance their ambitious plans.

Despite a woeful campaign so far which has seen United tumble down to 13th in the Premier League table, Ruben Amorim welcomed just two senior additions to his squad, left-back Patrick Dorgu and 18-year-old centre-back Ayden Heaven.

United pursued an attacker until late in the winter window but, despite authorising loan exits for Marcus Rashford and Antony, failed to reinforce in that area of the pitch, much to the frustration of many fans.

ESPN state United officials made a conscious choice to limit their spending in January, wary that any purchases would impact their ability to spend in the summer, when it is famously easier to recruit new faces.

While they could have pulled the trigger on an attacker, United felt signing somebody who was not the right long-term fit for Amorim's squad would ultimately not be beneficial to their plans to rebuild at the end of the season.

However, despite this frugal approach, The Guardian state United face more challenges when it comes to funding their summer plans, with profit from player sales likely to dictate how much they can spend.

Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen are expected to depart on free transfers in the summer, while United will again look to sell fringe players like Rashford, Antony and Casemiro.

Homegrown talents, such as Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, will once again be available for transfer, although United will continue to demand high fees for the pair. The Red Devils remain adamant they do not need to sell either but are thought to recognise the immense financial boost that comes with selling academy graduates.