Revealed: Why Man United did not sign a striker as club confirm their transfer business is done – and insist they are ‘pleased’ with how the window went

Manchester United have confirmed there are no further incomings expected before tonight’s deadline.

The club went into the window with the view of adopting a sensible and financially disciplined approach to incomings and outgoings.

The football leadership group and coaches say they are pleased with the business done – in Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, and Diego Leon (pre-contract) – talented, young players bought for the long term without high fees.

The club enquired for Mathys Tel and Christopher Nkunku but were not prepared to be reckless or take expensive risks with high loan fees for unproven young players with no buy option nor were they attracted by developing players for competitors.

They maintain their stance offers broader scope for summer window where there are better opportunities available for players that fit their long-term plans; anything spent in January would have reduced their summer budget.

United are working within tight financial constraints and PSR limits; all the changes they are making are to enable investment in football; which is why they continue to examine options to reduce costs and raise revenues.

Ruben Amorim’s side have struggled to score goals but his forward options have not increased

Man United were interested in Christopher Nkunku but not prepared to splash the cash for him

 Ruben Amorim’s side find themselves 13th in the Premier League table after Crystal Palace’s 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday condemed them to a fifth home defeat in six Premier League games. 

They next host Leicester in Friday night’s FA Cup fourth-round tie.