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Ruben Amorim and Manchester United face several decisions in the January transfer window(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nManchester United are putting plans in place ahead of the January transfer window as the club prepare to host West Ham UnitedRuben Amorim and Manchester United face several decisions in the January transfer window(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Manchester United are preparing to face West Ham on Thursday as the Red Devils target another unbeaten run. Ruben Amorim\u2019s<\/a> side produced an impressive second-half display to earn a 2-1 away win over Crystal Palace<\/a> at the weekend.<\/p>\n It was the ideal response from United<\/a> following their disappointing home defeat to 10-man Everton<\/a> last week. That loss ended the team\u2019s five-game unbeaten streak but Amorim\u2019s side were able to swiftly return to winning ways<\/a> at Selhurst Park on Sunday.<\/p>\n United face a quick turnaround as they ready themselves to host West Ham<\/a> on Thursday night. Here, Mirror Football<\/strong> takes a look at some of the headlines surrounding United.<\/p>\n Man Utd open to offers for four stars<\/p>\n Manchester United<\/a> are reportedly prepared to offload four members of Ruben Amorim\u2019s squad during the January transfer window<\/a>. ESPN<\/a> has claimed that the Red Devils will listen to offers for Kobbie Mainoo<\/a>, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte and Tyrell Malacia.<\/p>\n The report states that United will need to raise funds to pursue midfield targets in January. However, there is an added complication, as allowing players to leave early in the window could leave Amorim with a depleted squad while the Africa Cup of Nations is still ongoing.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Alejandro Garnacho’s apology to Man Utd manager as player ‘ridicules Ruben Amorim’<\/a>READ MORE: Rasmus Hojlund’s response to goal drought says it all as Man Utd transfer arranged<\/a><\/p>\n All of the aforementioned United players have struggled for game time so far this season. Zirkzee has returned to the starting XI due to injuries to other forwards, while Ugarte has started on just three occasions.<\/p>\n England international Mainoo\u2019s sole start came in the cup defeat to Grimsby and he has consistently been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Malacia is yet to feature this season.<\/p>\n Manchester United will have Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui available for longer than expected<\/a> ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The trio are set to represent their respective nations at the tournament, which begins on December 21, but a new FIFA ruling has allowed clubs to keep their players until December 15.<\/p>\n The deadline had previously been thought to be a week earlier. The ruling means Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui will now be eligible to face Wolves<\/a> away on Monday, December 8, a game they were previously scheduled to miss.<\/p>\n However, it remains unclear whether the extension will apply to United\u2019s home game against Bournemouth<\/a> on December 15. Mbeumo will be at AFCON with Cameroon, while Amad will represent Ivory Coast. Mazraoui will also hope to guide Morocco to victory. The tournament is scheduled to run until January 18.<\/p>\n Before the ruling, Amorim shared his thoughts on the situation: \u201cWe have the rules, when we have to release the players, so we will see. We are doing our job to try and maintain the players a little bit longer, but it is not just in our hands. We need to respect that, but we will try to do everything to protect the club, protect the players and protect the national team.”<\/p>\n Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Kobbie](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2248524729.jpg\")
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