Manchester United have reportedly told Ralf Rangnick he has £100m to rescue their season as he was given a secret guided tour of Old Trafford.
The new boss has not been able to take charge of the Red Devils squad yet due to work permit issues. Nonetheless, he travelled to England while they are resolved. And as soon as his quarantine was over, Rangnick made a dart to the Theatre of Dreams.
It was there where he was shown around by United Director of Football, John Murtough, who was influential in his arrival.
The German coach checked out the pitch and chatted with former defender Wes Brown. It was at this point he was spotted by a United fan who was also having a tour of the stadium.
And according to The Mirror, Rangnick has been informed he has a transfer budget of up to nine figures to play with in January.
The club’s hierarchy are said to be confident the 63-year-old can turn their campaign around. As such, they are willing to back him with £100m in the market.
They note the previously mentioned Amadou Haidara as one potential signing. But his RB Leipzig team-mates Christopher Nkunku and Nordi Mukiele are also touted as a players of interest.
Nkunku, 24, is a versatile attacking midfielder who has scored 13 goals and registered 12 assists in 19 matches this season. While Mukiele is a upgrade on Aaron Wan-bissaka and Diogo Dalot.
No other winter window targets are mentioned. But Erling Haaland’s name pops up once again for next summer.