Man United transfers: Latest news, reports and ESPN analysis on January signings, exits
The winter transfer window is open and ESPN has you covered for all the latest Manchester United news and information from our dedicated team of reporters.
Will Ruben Amorim go shopping to improve his team in a bid for European football? Who could be heading for the exit door?
Keep up to date on all transfer news below.
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City complete £62.5m deal for Semenyo
Jan. 9, 2026
Manchester City have completed a deal for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, the club have confirmed.
The 26-year-old has moved to the Etihad Stadium for an initial fee of £62.5 million ($84m) with another £1.5m ($2m) due in potential add-ons.
He has signed a five-and-a-half year deal until 2031 after completing a medical on Thursday. Both Manchester United and Liverpool were interested.
Amorim sacked by United; was ‘aligned’ on transfers
Jan. 5, 2026
Manchester United have sacked boss Ruben Amorim, the club have confirmed.
The announcement was made on Monday morning less than 24 hours after Amorim held a stunning news conference following the 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday ahead of the trip to Leeds, the Portuguese coach revealed his frustration at a lack of movement in the January transfer window.
And after the game on Sunday, he went one step further by telling club bosses he wants to be “manager, not the coach” while also pointedly aiming a dig at Wilcox to “do his job.”
Club sources have told ESPN that, as far as they were concerned, Amorim was “fully aligned” with their transfer plan.
They insist the decision has been made to “give a capable and committed squad the best chance of being successful.” — Rob Dawson
Amorim calls out United bosses: ‘Do your jobs’
Jan. 4, 2026
Ruben Amorim has raised doubts over his future at Manchester United by saying he wants to be the “manager, not the coach” and told the club’s scouting department and sporting director to “do their jobs.”
The outburst comes amid frustration over United’s transfer — or lack of — activity.
“I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United and that is clear,” he said.
“I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it’s not [Antonio] Conte, it’s not [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United. And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decided to change.
“I will do my job and every department, the scouting department, the sporting director, needs to do their job.”
ESPN’s Mark Ogden added: The money was there to bring in Antoine Semenyo, but not for any other possible signings, which is a reality that Amorim appears unable to accept.” — Mark Ogden
Amorim: Impossible for players to leave in January
Jan. 3, 2026
Ruben Amorim has said he is not expecting departures in January due to his belief no players will be coming in.
“If you look at our squad, I think it’s impossible for someone to leave,” he said. “They [players who want to go] need to talk with [director of football] Jason [Wilcox].” — Rob Dawson
Amorim: ‘No conversations’ about January transfers
Jan. 2, 2026
Ruben Amorim has said he’s not optimistic about making signings in the January transfer window after revealing there are “no conversations” about the possibility of strengthening his squad this month.
The message from the Manchester United boss represents a change of tune after previously saying “we will see” when asked about potential arrivals in January.
United were interested in Antoine Semenyo before the Bournemouth winger chose to speak to Manchester City, instead. — Rob Dawson
