Published 21:11 IST, December 25th 2019
Man Utd's search for left-back on hold after emergence of Brandon Williams
With the emergence of Brandon Williams as a left-back, United will not be looking to sign a new player in the January transfer window saving Woodward millions
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With emergence of Brandon Williams as a left-back, Manchester United will t be looking to sign a new player in January transfer window and that could save Ed Woodward millions of pounds. According to reports, United hierarchy is of opinion that Williams has what it takes to be a Manchester United Player.
United's transfer plans on hold
After Luke Shaw's long injury period and fielding Ashley Young as a second choice left-back, Red Devils were desperate to bring in a new player to fill up empty position and provide competition to Shaw and Young. However, Shaw has started a few games for United after coming back from a long injury lay-off and is looking to re-establish himself as a first-choice left-back under Solskjaer.
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Reports suggest that United is ready to let Ashley Young leave in January after spending eight incredible years at Old Trafford. Solskjaer is happy with options available to him at left-back position despite facing a few difficulties in that particular area. Brandon Williams showed his worth when he bagged his first goal for Manchester United in a 3-3 draw against Sheffield United and is being ticed by everyone at club following his impressive performances.
According to reports, Solskjaer will be looking to sign a striker in January transfer window as Red Devils faced a lot of injury problems with Marcus Rashford being ir only fit striker. With United gunning for 4th position which is also final Champions League spot, y will t be able to afford a callous attitude and slip-ups from any of ir players, with most recent example being Jesse Lingard's outrous miss in a 2-0 defeat against bottom of table club Watford on December 22.
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Haaland to United a done deal?
Erling Haaland's goalscoring exploits with RB Salzburg means that he is wanted by several clubs across Europe. A few weeks ago, it was believed that 19-year-old striker could be on his way to Germany with RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund among interested parties. However, Manchester United's financial prowess instantly put m on driving seat for sought-after rwegian. According to reports, United are preparing a stunning £200,000-a-week contract offer for Haaland. rwegian reportedly earns £20,000-a-week at RB Salzburg and United are prepared to offer a contract worth 10 times that amount.
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(With inputs from ncies)
21:11 IST, December 25th 2019