Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that the club will not be signing a new striker during the January transfer window. The decision comes as a result of financial constraints related to Financial Fair Play regulations.
Ten Hag acknowledged that while the club explored potential options, they ultimately found no room to manoeuvre within the financial guidelines. This announcement comes amidst the news that forward Anthony Martial will be unavailable for several weeks due to injury.
Despite this setback, Ten Hag expressed confidence in the squad’s existing options. He highlighted that Marcus Rashford, an English attacker currently playing for Manchester United, is capable of leading the line as a striker.
Rashford, who is known for his pace and versatility in attack, will likely be called upon to fill the void left by Martial’s absence. The Premier League club will be relying on their current roster to maintain their offensive output during this period.
The club’s adherence to Financial Fair Play rules has been cited as the primary reason for their decision not to bring in additional striking firepower this transfer window.