"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."
""The transfer window is not going to change," said Amorim at a news conference on Friday. "We have no conversations at this moment to have any change in the squad. "There's a process, there's an idea that is going to continue. "We are near the places of the Champions League, but we are also near like eight teams behind us. So let's focus on the next game, just that. Our focus is to win the next game.""
Ruben Amorim is not optimistic about January signings and reports there are currently no conversations to change the squad this month. Recruitment requires alignment between the coach, director of football Jason Wilcox and the board, with common ground needed before arrivals. Manchester United had interest in Antoine Semenyo, but the winger chose to speak to Manchester City. The squad is without eight senior players due to injuries and international duty, including absences at the Africa Cup of Nations. The immediate priority is focusing on the next match at Leeds and securing wins.
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