Manchester United had a busy January, with three different managers taking charge of their fixtures while the club did business in the transfer market right up until deadline day
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Michael Carrick, caretaker head coach of Manchester United, during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on February 01, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick in January(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
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January was a busy month for Manchester United - just not when it came to new signings. The Red Devils failed to make a single addition to their squad, but Old Trafford chiefs did sanction plenty of departures.
United's priority during the transfer window was, of course, their managerial situation. After sacking Ruben Amorim on January 5, the club appointed Darren Fletcher on an interim basis.
Fletcher took charge of two games before Michael Carrick was given the job until the end of the season. Carrick has started like a house on fire; winning his first three games against Manchester City, Arsenal and most recently, Fulham.
The forward also had loan spells with Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers, and has now joined Kayserispor on a permanent basis. Although United didn't earn a fee, they'll receive 20 per cent of any future sale.
Hugill joined United from Sunderland in 2020. The 22-year-old had loan spells with Burton Albion, Wigan Athletic, Carlisle United and Barnet.
BARNET, ENGLAND - AUGUST 2: Joe Hugill of Barnet during the Sky Bet League Two match between Barnet FC and Fleetwood Town at The Hive on August 2, 2025 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Joe Hugill has left Manchester United to join Kilmarnock(Image: Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
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Having joined United at under-10 level, the centre-back lifted the Youth Cup as captain. Bennett, whose dad tragically committed suicide last year, had also spent time on loan with Stockport County.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Tyrell Malacia of Manchester United warms up during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on February 01, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Tyrell Malacia was blocked from signing for Besiktas on loan(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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