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Explained: Why Man Utd decided not to sign a striker in January transfer window despite scoring struggles and Mathys Tel and Christopher Nkunku talk

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Manchester United

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<p>United will not <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/completed-man-utd-transfers-2024-25/bltd596463ab5905ecf" target="_blank">sign any more players before the January transfer window slams shut</a> at 11pm on deadline day. The club primarily focused on defensive reinforcements in the winter window as they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-patrick-dorgu-announced-contract-until-2030-wing-back-reveals-ruben-amorim-wish/blt46af3136353e0d92#cs69279672ceb459ad" target="_blank">signed left-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce</a> for £25m ($31m/€30m) plus £4m ($5m/€4.8m) in potential bonuses as well as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ayden-heaven-to-complete-man-utd-transfer-after-rejecting-new-contract-arsenal-red-devils-steal-another-academy-star-from-rivals-chido-obi-martin/blta9a1af872cdfc1cc" target="_blank">18-year-old centre-back Ayden Heaven from Arsenal</a> and in exchange they paid a compensation fee.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Manchester United have confirmed that they are happy with the business they've done after bringing in talented, young stars and avoiding paying out high fees. The Red Devils were unwilling to take any expensive risks or be reckless in the January window which will therefore mean they are in a stronger position in the summer market. United are also working under financial constraints due to PSR limits and were not willing to sacrifice long-term aims for short-term gains.</p>

THE EXPLANATION

<p>The English giants were linked with a move for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/christopher-nkunku-staying-chelsea-man-utd-approach-joao-felix-exit-explained/blt26d6e54393654bbd" target="_blank">Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku</a> and Bayern Munich's teenage sensation Mathys Tel in January, however, neither move materialised. United were in talks with the Bavarian side over Tel's transfer in the last week but the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-mathys-tel-transfer-man-utd-has-collapsed-arsenal-move-into-pole-position-sign-bayern-munich-starlet/blt60e7f0df33c76dfa" target="_blank">negotiation reportedly collapsed</a> after hearing Bayern's demand of a £5 million ($6m) loan fee.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>There could still be some movement before the window closes, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/tyrell-malacia-heading-out-of-man-utd-set-for-deadline-day-transfer-to-psv-benfica-move-break-down/blt777a8101ad9e0a26" target="_blank">Tyrell Malacia hoping to seal a loan move to PSV</a>. Meanwhile, Amorim's side will aim to get back to winning ways this weekend as they take on Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester in an FA Cup fourth-round clash.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Explained: Why Man Utd decided not to sign a striker in January transfer window despite scoring struggles and Mathys Tel and Christopher Nkunku talk | Goal.com

Manchester United have decided not to sign a striker in the January transfer window despite struggling for goals so far this season.

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