Manchester United feels it has more than enough personnel to get through the remainder of the season. On that note, most may have learned by now that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shelved previous targets following the secured loan deal involving Odion Ighalo. But despite initial reports, the Nigerian's stint may be temporary. There is no buyout clause included, meaning the Red Devils will be busy once more come the next transfer window.
Jadon Sancho remains a target but it appears he is not the only one on Solskjaer's radar. Jack Grealish of Aston Villas is reportedly on United's list, two players they can easily sign if they save up enough funds. To date, United has roughly $112 million in cash reserves. However, Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly gotten $175 million more to add to the club's cash reserves. With almost $280 million on standby, spending most of that on Sancho and Grealish seems feasible.
The asking fee for Sancho is roughly $125 million while Grealish costs around $101 million, The Mirror reported. Doing the match, that is approximately $226 million, meaning the Red Devils will still have roughly $44 million to keep. Not included in those figures are savings they would get from players who may be moving out. Ighalo is one of the names likely included in that, someone who will only be around until January 2021. Things could be rocky once his loan deal expires.
Depending on who leaves, Solskjaer could still aim at other targets. Other names mentioned include Moussa Dembele and Harry Kane. However, the final composition of the team next season will still depend on Solskjaer. They already have Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes at present. Rashford and Pogba are coming off injuries and one concern for the Red Devils once play resumes is chemistry. There are some curious on how Pogba and Fernandes, not to mention Ighalo. Pogba has been linked to a possible move to Real Madrid. But according to sources, the 27-year-old midfielder is no longer interested in a move to Santiago Bernabeu.
Any player movement after this season will depend on how the Red Devils finish the current one. United is sitting at the fifth spot of the Premier League table and is just three points behind Chelsea FC. With Manchester City banned, they are almost certain of making the Champions League. That still depends on the final decision of UEFA on the appeal of the Citizens.
