At 23 o'clock in the evening of February 1, Beijing time, the Premier League winter transfer window will officially close. For Manchester United, all the deals have been completed this winter window, but there are still two major deal rumours to watch on the final day. Academy midfielder Isaac Hansen-Arone could leave, while the club are rumoured to try to bring in young Everton centre-back Jarrad Branswaite. What does the future hold for these two players?
First of all, Werder Bremen are in active contact with Manchester United Academy midfielder Aroun regarding the departure of Manchester United Academy midfielder Aroun, hoping to complete the deal before the transfer deadline. The 19-year-old joined United during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's time in charge but is yet to make his senior debut. Although Manchester United wanted to renew his contract, they have already accepted that they did not agree. As a result, the winter window** became the best option, with United able to charge a transfer fee and include a secondary transfer share and a buy-back clause. For Arroen, he wants to play regularly in senior squad competitions, and United are unable to provide such an opportunity, which is a big reason why he is considering leaving.
However, the transfer rumours of another young player, Branswaite, are even more murky. According to Italian newspaper AS Roma Sport, Manchester United are pushing for a deal to sign the young centre-back. He has been in excellent form at Everton this season and has become an important part of the team's defence. Although Manchester United have been insisting that there will be no signings in the winter window, the outside world has always arranged transfers for them. However, the rumours are not credible as United simply don't have enough money to make signings in the winter transfer window.
It is understood that the 21-year-old Branswaite is indeed on United's shortlist for signings, but is more likely to try to bring in this summer. His transfer fee is at least £40 million, which is a huge amount for Manchester United. In addition, England legend John Barnes believes it is too early for Branswaite to join Manchester United. Although he is a good young player, he has not yet performed at the level of playing for Manchester United. Barnes believes Branthwaite should be allowed to continue to develop and grow, rather than rush him into the first team.
Overall, the transfer market has not been quiet for Manchester United this winter. The team will need to contend with two major rumours, while also considering the future development of young players. Arroen's departure is a loss for United, but he has become a target for other teams. Branthwaite's transfer rumours are more complicated, and while there has been a lot of hype, it is unlikely that United will bring in any signings in the winter transfer window.