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Yes, the target is unrealistic to fight at the top standing. Many observed say if MU could be degradation if they don't rebuild their performance can be better. Amorim have the trouble to build the team like he expect because the squad have problem with desire with others. There are some players who want to leave, and some of them still want to stay on MU, but the official want let them go. This is important problem which MU will face because at other side, many club out there won't buy the MU player. The MU player is have the problem with peforma, they are fits, but because they often lose, so if they joined to new club, their poor performance will affect to others players.
The January transfer window is the perfect moment to correct all the mistakes and shortcomings so far. Amorim certainly wants to develop MU to be even better, he will try to overhaul his squad by getting rid of some players who are not needed and then bringing in players who can work with him.
Of course, not all players that MU wants to get rid of are of interest to other clubs because their current performance is not up to expectations. The loan option is an alternative to streamline the squad, such as Milan who want to bring in Rashford on loan.