Manchester United transfer news: How many players did the Red Devils bring in this transfer window?

Manchester United transfer news: How many players did the Red Devils bring in this transfer window?

Kenneth Mwenda
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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Manchester United transfer news has recently been hitting the media with a storm. Since the arrival of Erik ten Hag, the club has undergone some significant changes, and Casemiro has been one of the most impactful players in this new regime. The club is set to spend more in the coming season, with Victor Osimhen, Harry Kane, and Ansu Fati being some of the players the club is monitoring.

Manchester United transfer news: How many players did the Red Devils bring in this transfer window?
Manchester United players (from left; Antony, Bruno, Rashford, and Fred) celebrate during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on February 4, 2023. Photo: Ash Donelon
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The end of the summer 2022 transfer window was a busy time for Manchester United's men's team. There were many departures and temporary exits, along with adding about five new players on a permanent basis and other players on loan.

How much money did Manchester United spend this transfer window?

Manchester United is one of the teams that spent a minimal amount during the 2023 January transfer window. However, the club made some of the most effective loan transfers, with Wout Weghorst, Marcel Sabitzer and Jack Butland uniting from Burnley, Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace.

How much money did Manchester United spend this transfer window?
Erik Ten Hag instructs Marcel Sabitzer of Manchester United during the Premier League match against Leeds United at Old Trafford on February 8, 2023. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt
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Late on Deadline Day, Manchester United acquired Marcel Sabitzer, a midfielder for Bayern Munich, on loan until the end of the current campaign. However, there is currently no chance to purchase the Austria international. Christian Eriksen's ankle injury, which would keep him out until at least April, along with Donny van de Beek's season-ending absence and Scott McTominay's brief absence, increased United's need for a midfielder.

After Wout Weghorst's brief stint with Besiktas ended, the club completed the signing of the Burnley striker on a loan deal through the end of the campaign. In addition, Manchester United signed Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland from them for this campaign's duration. It is understood that for the time Butland spends at Old Trafford, United will pay his salary in full.

How much money Manchester United spent this season

The Premier League team spent about $246 million in the 2022–23 campaign. Which players did Manchester united acquire during this transfer window? Erik ten Hag made his first signing as United manager when Tyrell Malacia arrived from Feyenoord, followed by Christian Eriksen, who joined on a free transfer after his contract at Brentford expired.

How much has Manchester United spent this transfer window?
Casemiro (L) celebrates with teammate Antony after scoring the team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup match against Reading at Old Trafford on January 28, 2023. Photo: Naomi Baker
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Lisandro Martinez became the third player to join after transferring from Ajax. Casemiro made it four new arrivals when he was introduced on the pitch prior to the Premier League match against Liverpool, while Antony joined on the deadline day. The biggest acquisition, Antony, cost the Manchester club about $103 million.

Manchester United transfer targets

The Red Devils are expected to prioritise a new signing for a striker for the summer. The club, which is reportedly on sale, has been monitoring a number of players.

Victor Osimhen

Manchester United transfer targets
Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 29, 2023, in Naples, Italy. Photo: Ivan Romano
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The club officials are planning to have Victor Osimhen of Napoli as one of Manchester United's new players in the summer. Victor is said to cost a whopping $107 million if the Red Devils make a summer transfer for him. The Nigerian international leads Serie A in goals this year, aiding his current club to stand stronger at the top of the Serie A table.

Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands has joined on loan from Burnley as a temporary fix, but the additional investment will likely come in the summer. The Premier League's high-flyers are rumoured to be keeping an eye on other potential targets because Osimhen's spending is not likely to be small.

Harry Kane

How much money Manchester United spent this season
Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 5, 2023, in London, England. Photo: Chloe Knott
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If they do not get Osimhen before the 2023–24 season, sources claim that Man United are planning a "mega summer swoop" to sign Kane. Head coach Erik ten Hag prioritises the acquisition of a new centre-forward. According to the report, Red Devils executives are already "exploring the particulars attached" to a potential deal for the Englishman, who is open to switching from North London to Old Trafford.

According to reports, Tottenham's chances of signing Kane to new terms are dwindling. As a result, Levy might be forced to sell their top shooter or risk losing him for nothing after a year. Kane is now considered worth more than $102 million to Tottenham, though interested Premier League clubs may be willing to pay more because Levy is still hesitant to part with the striker to a domestic rival.

Tammy Abraham

Manchester United transfer targets
The Roma player Tammy Abraham during the Roma v Empoli match in Rome, Italy, on February 4, 2023. Photo: Massimo Insabato
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If they cannot reach an agreement on deals for Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen, Manchester United reportedly has Roma striker Tammy Abraham on their list of transfer targets. The England international had a rocky time at Chelsea earlier in his career. He appeared to be a bright young talent who could have an impact on the first team at first but ultimately lost his spot.

Abraham then got off to a great start at Roma but has since started to fade. So it is unclear whether he would actually be a good fit for Manchester United.

Arthur Vermeeren

Manchester United transfer news
Arthur Vermeeren of Antwerp is in action with the ball during the Belgian Cup season 2022 - 2023 match against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on February 1, 2023, in Brussels. Photo: Isosport/MB Media
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According to sources, Manchester United is keeping an eye on Arthur Vermeeren, a teenager from Royal Antwerp. The 18-year-old midfielder, who recently extended his contract with the Belgian team through 2026, is expected to have a bright future for the Belgian national team, according to coach Mark van Bommel. Vermeeren is valued at $24 million, and a few more Premier League teams, including Newcastle United, have come after him.

Ansu Fati

Manchester united transfer targets
Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona with the ball during the La Liga Santander match against Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on February 5, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: Pedro Salado
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Ansu Fati is reportedly leaving Barcelona in the summer, so Manchester United is one of the Premier League teams keeping an eye on his situation. The 20-year-old Spaniard is important to Barcelona's present and future, but the club has not ruled out the possibility that he will leave.

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Kenneth Mwenda is a business and sports writer with over five years of experience. At Sportsbrief, he contributes to writing biographies and listicles.
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