Manchester United must change their usual January transfer window plan

Steven Railston of the Manchester Evening News argues that Manchester United must break from their usual conservative January transfer approach to sign players. Following a 1-1 draw against Leeds United, Railston points out that Michael Carrick's side is suffering from a lack of squad depth, particularly having deployed winger Bryan Mbeumo as an auxiliary centre-forward due to Benjamin Sesko's persistent shin injury.

Railston contends that club leadership, including Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada, should target reinforcements at both striker and left-back during the winter window. With Luke Shaw sidelined and Diogo Dalot covering on the left flank, the writer believes making targeted January signings is essential for United to secure Champions League qualification.