.jpg "Three Things Manchester United Got Right in the January Transfer Window – and Two They Got Wrong")
Manchester United's January transfer window ultimately finished in disappointment for the club's fans, who had hoped for a last-minute signing to beef up their attack.
The summer window did raise expectations amongst supporters, though-even despite the capture of Ayden Heaven to bolster the back and Patrick Dorgu, respectively-that United's manager Ruben Amorim would complete his move for that much-needed striker. Instead, United held up their option in attacking position up front and plunged resources into other, longer-term summer transfers.
With the Premier League title now seemingly out of reach, United's hopes for silverware this season rest on their FA Cup and Europa League campaigns. Now that the window has closed, let's delve into three positives—and two negatives—of Manchester United's January transfer business.
What Manchester United Got Right
1. Signing Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United signed left-wing-back Patrick Dorgu from Italian club Lecce for an initial fee of £25m. The 20-year-old completed his medical on Saturday before being unveiled at Old Trafford prior to United's 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.
With Amorim favoring a 3-4-2-1 formation, reinforcing the left wing-back position was top of the list. Dorgu fits the profile United needed, and he is expected to play a crucial role in the club's long-term plans.
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