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Manchester United’s 2025 winter transfer window under Ruben Amorim has been heavily criticised by fans.
Despite signing Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven, the squad was not strengthened in attack.
Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Ethan Wheatley all left on loan before the window shut.
United also allowed multiple Academy players to leave in search of regular game time.
One positive was securing Diego Leon, though he will not join until 1st July.
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Before deadline day, Ruben Amorim admitted the club were working hard to sign a forward.
However, once the window closed, United were left short of attacking options.
Fans are now concerned about relying on Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad.
Fresh reports now suggest Amorim has looked to the Academy for extra firepower.
Chido Obi-Martin was promoted to first-team training on Tuesday morning at Carrington.
The 17-year-old striker joined from Arsenal last year and has impressed in the Academy.
He has scored nine goals in ten games this season, including a hat-trick vs Nottingham Forest.
When he arrived, there were claims he could be third-choice behind Højlund and Zirkzee.
Chido Obi Martin has trained with the first team this morning
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However, he has remained in the Academy while adapting to life in Manchester.
With his promotion to first-team training, many wonder if he could play a role this season.
Despite this, he is unlikely to feature in United’s FA Cup clash against Leicester City.
The club are integrating him gradually, giving him experience with senior professionals.
While he won’t be rushed, his inclusion signals big plans for his future at United.
If the Red Devils are to improve on the pitch in the short and long-term, the balance of top experience and youth needs to be rectified.
Amorim will be the first to acknowledge that young stars needs the right guidance around them to thrive.
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