Manchester United were left heartbroken after slumping to a dismal 1-0 defeat to Everton at Old Trafford on Monday night.
Having gone unbeaten in their previous five games, United entered the contest as overwhelming favourites but they fell well short of that billing.
The Toffees handed them a golden opportunity by going down to 10 men, yet United still failed to seize control.
The Red Devils surprisingly failed to find a breakthrough, a sobering reminder that the squad urgently needs reinforcements to stay competitive this season.
With the winter transfer window just five weeks away, INEOS must start accelerating their plans in the market.
They have to be ambitious in January, otherwise they are setting supporters up for a mid-table finish.
Audition set for two transfer targets
United will travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace this weekend.
Adam Wharton and Daniel Munoz are two Palace stars who could instantly elevate the Old Trafford outfit.
It is no secret that United are crying out for a midfielder with composure and creativity.
Wharton may still be developing, but the raw talent he displays makes him one of the most attractive young investments in English football.
The 21-year-old moved to Palace in February 2024 and is already attracting the eyes of several top European clubs.
He is a technically polished midfielder who consistently finds pockets of space and threads incisive passes with ease.
Perhaps his most impressive trait is the way he handles the dirty work, breaking up play and allowing his midfield partners to thrive.
Daniel Munoz is tailor-made for the right wing-back spot in Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.
He has excelled there for Palace, producing four goal contributions in just 12 Premier League outings.
With Amad Diallo set to miss a chunk of games in December and January due to his Africa Cup of Nations commitments, Munoz would be the ideal signing.
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