Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd plan for late-window fireworks, with spectacular Bundesliga coup in play after Ten Hag meeting

Man Utd are gearing up for late-window fireworks after Fabrizio Romano confirmed their intentions, and the news marries up with a shock move for a Bundesliga veteran following a secret Erik ten Hag meeting.

The budget at Old Trafford has widely reported to be a limited one this month. Overspending on the likes of Casemiro and Antony last summer has forced Ten Hag to work within his means this month.

Indeed, a lack of funds prevented Manchester United from acting on their interest in Cody Gakpo. United were also priced out of a loan move for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix.

Instead, the Red Devils settled on the more cost-effective Wout Weghorst who may prove to be a canny addition nonetheless.

The Dutchman did little of note while with Burnley, though his goalscoring record (approx. one in two) during his spells in the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey cannot be ignored.

Elsewhere, Jack Butland’s loan arrival from Crystal Palace extinguished the fire Newcastle started when recalling Martin Dubravka.

But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Butland and Weghorst might be joined by a third new face before the window slams shut.