Ruben Amorim set for brutal Man United FFP truth ahead of January transfer window

Manchester United's perilous Financial Fair Play (FFP) situation could be a rude and brutal warning for Ruben Amorim as he turns his attention to improving the squad.

Amorim has been getting his feet under the table at Carrington this week as he prepares to work with a full squad after the weekend. Visa delays have prevented him from working in an official capacity on the training pitch but the Portuguese has conducted meetings at the training ground and will have been set up his backroom staff for this new chapter.

Between now and January, Amorim will undoubtedly be observing his squad to see which areas he will need to strengthen if he is to unleash a 3-4-3. The 39-year-old will perhaps have his eye on some new recruits that he would like to bring in, albeit these won't be from Sporting considering the promises he has already made.

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However, before he rushes to Ineos for the chequebook, the club's FFP situation could dampen any hopes of major surgery in the January transfer window. United posted losses of £113.2m in September which leaves them close to the edge of the Premier League's rules.

United are confident they will comply with FFP regulations as certain losses are permitted to be over the £105m loss during the three-year period e.g. investing in infrastructure, academies and women's teams. However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is acutely aware of the money problems at Old Trafford and has been on a cost-cutting mission since arriving.

These factors suggest that wholesale changes in January may not be viable unless significant money is brought in from player sales. Considering that all Premier League clubs shall find themselves in the same boat in January, this may be easier said than done.

For Amorim, he may well be forced to accept that his first rebuild must wait until the summer. In the meantime, his challenge will be to implement his philosophy on this current group of players which is no small feat.