Erik ten Hag has revealed that Manchester United are unable to sign a striker in the January transfer window due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) concerns.
Ten Hag is left with only Rasmus Højlund as their only recognized striker after Anthony Martial was ruled out for 10 weeks following groin surgery.
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The Dutch coach said he considered adding another striker this month, but that a new addition to the team will not be possible.
“I looked but there's no room,” Ten Hag said at a news conference on Friday.
“There is no room in the FFP to do something about this lack of quantity in the forward position. Of course, [Marcus] Rashford can play as a forward and we have other creative alternatives. it's clear antonio [Martial] “He's out for a couple of months and it's a gap in our squad.”
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will make his debut in the FA Cup tie against Newport County on Sunday.
Bayindir has not featured since leaving Fenerbahce in the summer, but will finally play a match with André Onana in the international match with Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations.
Onana did not feature in Cameroon's 3-2 win over Gambia but will remain with the team after qualifying for the knockout rounds by finishing second in Group C behind Senegal.
“He [Bayindir] He will be in the goal [against Newport]”Ten Hag said. “He is waiting for his chance, but he has experience, he played for a big club in Turkey under a lot of pressure and he knows how to deal with that.
“We were convinced, that's why we are looking forward to Sunday. Altay is waiting for this moment and this is his moment.”
