Manchester United closing in on transfer targets says Skinner | OneFootball

Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner says that the club are closing in on a couple of their January transfer targets.

The Red Devils have lacked depth in their squad at times this season and Skinner is keen to add more depth and experience when the transfer window re-opens.

When speaking in a Manchester United press conference, Skinner confirmed that the club are closing in on a couple of deals ahead of next month’s window.

“We are already hopefully close to a couple of players which I think will be exciting,” Skinner said.

“We need to be creative within the parameters but what I’d say is we need to add to the group. I must stress that it is not because of the quality of my players, it’s just the depth to be able to continue the experience, especially with the level of competition. We’ve got Champions League, a tough game against Spurs, Champions League again and then a quarter-final. The level of competition is there.

“The club have been looking into that and they have been for ages, so there’s a plan, there’s a focus. Hopefully, we are close to a couple and if we could bring in more, that’d be nice.”

Commenting on where his squad may be strengthened, Skinner hinted at the attacking positions, although he’s keen to add to all areas.

He said “We need to add to the frontline. I’d like to add some depth to all of the units – defence, midfield and attack where we can have a little bit of adaptation so we don’t become the same team. What I dislike is when we have one style, we need to mix that style.

“I want to be bringing in players in each unit to freshen things up with quality and experience.”

One player who could leave Manchester United is attacker Geyse who has been on loan at National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC. Skinner said that discussions on the player’s future are ongoing.

He said “Right now, Geyse is in the off-season because she has played all the way through [for Gotham]. We are looking at all of the options, so either way, I don’t know yet. The club are looking at it with Geyse and her representatives and everything is on the table at the minute.”

Manchester United are next in action on Sunday when they play host to Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays Women’s Super League.