Are financial regulations a constraint? Revealing Manchester United's plan during the second transfer window this January.
On 25 Dec 2025 GMT+7, questions arise whether financial rules restrict Manchester United's plans. The Premier League club, led by Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim, is preparing for the January transfer window opening in less than a week, according to the Daily Mail, a prominent British media outlet.
Looking back to last summer, the Red Devils of Manchester spent about £200 million, roughly 8,394 million baht, to strengthen their squad with players like Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Senne Lammens. This spending surprised some observers given the club's seemingly weak financial status externally, but it was later revealed that the club's back office managed finances excellently.
As a result, for the upcoming January transfer window, the Old Trafford club has given the green light to Ruben Amorim to reinforce the team. The club now possesses a sufficiently strong financial position to support player acquisitions, but within a planned budget rather than through extravagant spending. The midfield position is the highest priority for reinforcement.