Manchester United wants to make 4 contracts in the near future. At this time, major concerns about Sofyan Amrabat began to arise after his not-so-smooth start at Old Trafford.

The Morocco international joined Man United on the last day of the 2023 summer transfer window on a loan contract from Fiorentina with the option to make a permanent purchase agreement at the end of the season.

The deal did not go well. Accordingly, the 27-year-old player is having difficulty this season. Therefore, sources from the Guardian newspaper reported that the club’s coaching staff has raised doubts about Amrabat’s class.

Amrabat has only started 7 matches in all competitions, one of which was as a left back. The midfielder has continuously sat on the bench in recent weeks, even when Casemiro was absent due to injury. Most recently, 18-year-old player Kobbie Mainoo was chosen instead of Amrabat in the 3-0 win over Everton.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Man United is now considering recruiting another defensive midfielder in January. This could spell the end for Amrabat. It is likely that Man Utd will not buy him outright at the end of the season.

In addition, Man Utd also needs to add other positions to thicken the squad. Specifically, Man Utd will look to sign a right-sided centre-back, a number 8 and a striker. Those plans will be complicated by financial fair play regulations and largely depend on Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing his acquisition of 25% of the team’s shares.

In fact, Man United has been considering a plan to renew the defense since the summer of 2023. According to Fabrizio Romano, this is Man Utd’s top priority. The Red Devils’ move raises further doubts about Raphael Varane’s future.

Bayern Munich considers recruiting the 2018 World Cup champion. At this time, he has only started 1 of Man United’s last 9 matches. Many sources indicate that his relationship with Erik ten Hag has broken down.

Man United are also looking for another number 8. This is a surprising plan after they had Mason Mount. The former Chelsea star has had difficulties since arriving in Manchester. He has yet to score for his new team and is often injured.

Finally, striker is a position worth investing in for Man Utd. Coach Erik ten Hag wants to relieve pressure on £72 million contract Rasmus Hojlund. Since the beginning of the season, he scored 5 goals in the Champions League but has not opened an account in the Premier League.

Man United only scored 16 goals in 13 matches in the National Championship, while Marcus Rashford, reaching the 30-goal mark for the season, is in a decline in form. The plan could go more smoothly if both Casemiro and Varane were allowed to leave, helping Man Utd earn a significant amount of money.

On the contrary, Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay were once expected to leave Man United but now have a certain future at Old Trafford.