Manchester United map out transfer plans under Jim Ratcliffe that includes Harry Kane alternative

Manchester United fans can be happy to hear that the club is preparing to reinforce the squad with some signings in the January transfer window. This is a great boost to the team, which has suffered a lot in the current season, and will help them become stronger in the second part of the season.

The arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe to the club, with a minority stake in the club, along with executive powers over the club’s sporting side. He had promised a massive cash injection to help the club make some important signings.

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The club has already decided on a transfer strategy, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe personally supervising it. He and his team have decided to prioritize a number of positions that are in desperate need of strengthening in the coming days.

One of their top priorities is the striker position, with the underperformance of Rasmus Hojlund and the lack of goals being a major factor. They want to get a top striker who would be similar in level to Harry Kane, who is flying for Bayern Munich now. He was also their transfer target last season. United are already planning to bring Karim Benzema on loan from Saudi Arabia, which could be a massive boost.

The club is also planning to sign another midfielder, specifically a No. 8, despite signing Mason Mount for that, as he has not lived up to expectations. Furthermore, they are also targeting a center back and a right back due to their injury crisis. Defenders like Aaron Wan Bissaka and Lisandro Martinez have been absent for a long time, which has affected them negatively. Raphael Varane is also injury-prone and not performing well.

It still remains to be seen which players they will target and which positions will be reinforced first. But it is clear that a world-class striker is their top target.

Manchester United striker snubs Saudi interest

With a number of transfers expected in the coming days, the club must also get rid of some existing players to create space. One of the players who is most likely to leave is Anthony Martial. The French striker has not been performing well for a number of seasons and is due to see his contract expire this summer. Manchester United are expected not to renew that contract, and Martial can leave for free for another club.

Many sources report that Saudi Arabian clubs are attempting to sing the Frenchman as part of their aim to strengthen the Saudi Pro League. However, Martial is said to want to continue in Europe and has snubbed their interest early on.

Some clubs such as Serie A club Inter Milan, Turkish giants Fenerbahce and even West Ham are interested in the player. Martial is said to want to move to another Premier League club. He will have to wait until the summer to finalize such a move.

Whatever the case of Manchester United’s transfer strategy, they have to face a yet undecided opponent on January 28 in the FA Cup 4th round fixture.