Erik ten Hag has ruled out the chance of Manchester United making signings before the January transfer window’s deadline next week.
The arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS as minority shareholders had raised speculation over potential incomings this winter, but the Red Devils are working on a restricted budget after heavy spending in recent windows.
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Despite rumours of interest in signing a centre-forward, with Newcastle’s Callum Wilson linked, Ten Hag has ruled out additions before the deadline.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Newport County in the FA Cup, the Dutchman said: “I looked but there is no space. No space on Financial Fair Play to do something about this lack of quantity in the striker position.
“Of course, Marcus Rashford can play as a striker, we have some other alternatives and it’s clear Anthony Martial is out for a couple of months. It’s a gap in our squad, that is clear.”
Ten Hag, however, believes the new investors can have a big impact on the club in the coming seasons.
“It gives spirit in this whole club, everyone notices this club is going into a period of changes and it’s because we want to achieve high targets, standards have to change, we started with this one-and-a-half years ago,” says Ten Hag.
“I’m sure Ineos and me are very aligned on this, we understand we have to change, we started that process last season with the dressing room but also many departments.
“I am very happy to raise the standards, to collaborate more and Ineos can have a big impact on that.”
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