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Topics: Ruben Amorim, Manchester United, Football
Nasir Jabbar
Manchester United's January transfer budget has been revealed after the arrival of Ruben Amorim, who will replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
Amorim was officially confirmed as 'head coach' of United on Friday following the dismissal of Ten Hag earlier this week.
He made a name for himself following his managerial spell at Braga before enhancing his budding reputation at Sporting CP, where he has guided the club to two league titles.
Amorim had attracted interest from Liverpool and Chelsea over the years, with United turning to the 39-year-old as their new boss once it became clear Ten Hag's tenure had run its course.
And having succeeded Ten Hag at Man United, he will have a 'limited budget' to strengthen the squad during the January transfer window.
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That's according to journalist Jamie Jackson, who claims there is only modest finance to try to turn around the side's fortunes in the winter transfer window after spending over £200 million in the summer.
Man United splashed the cash during the summer transfer window, notably shelling out £52 million to acquire the services of Leny Yoro from Lille.
Manuel Ugarte, who played under Amorim at Sporting, cost an initial £42 million from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Joshua Zirkzee commanded a fee of £36.5 million while the Red Devils spent £42.9 million and £17.2 million to sign Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui respectively from Bayern Munich.
Man United backed Ten Hag in the market ahead of the new season after deciding to extend his contract following a summer of intense speculation regarding his position.
It appears Amorim will have little money to spend in January having landed the job.
However, he could receive financial backing from the board next summer to land his own players that fit his style of play.