Manchester United look like they're about to seal their first signing of the window after reports the club are closing in on a deal to sign Patrick Dorgu.
The Red Devils have left it late in the window but the arrival of Dorgu would represent solid business after Ruben Amorim called for more depth to his struggling squad.
The January transfer window is open until February 3, giving United more time to finalise a couple of deals if they need to, while there could also be some outgoing moves too - including Marcus Rashford.
Mirror Football has taken a look through the latest transfer news and gossip around Old Trafford.
Dorgu told to snub United
Amorim is reportedly on the cusp of his first signing as Manchester United boss with Lecce star Dorgu heading to Old Trafford after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £25m plus add-ons.
United have struggled at left-back with both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia struggling with injuries earlier in the season, forcing Amorim to play Diogo Dalot there out of position. While the Denmark international appears on his way to United, his former youth coach has warned him against the move.
Jens Olsen, who managed Dorgu when he was Denmark U19 boss and now coaches FC Nordsjælland, believes his former player would be better off joining a team where there is more "structure" after a chaotic few years for the Red Devils.
"If I have to be a little cheeky. I hope he chooses something other than Manchester United right now," he told Tipsbladet.
"I don't know if it's a bad fit, but they're just in a period where... I don't know if you can afford to say no to United, but maybe somewhere where there's a little more structure and where things fit in with his pace," Olsen added. "Sometimes things have to go in the right order, if you can say it like that."
United enter race for Tel
Amorim would ideally like to secure another signing in addition to Dorgu if possible, with his squad in need of more depth in attack - particularly if Alejandro Garnacho or Marcus Rashford end up leaving this month.
Bayern Munich star Mathys Tel has been strongly linked with Chelsea in the January transfer window but now United have joined the race for his signature, according to Sky in Germany.
The report suggests United are weighing up a move for Tel in the event that Garnacho or Rashford depart, with Tel eager to leave Bayern before the transfer deadline.
It says there is an "open race" for Tel but that United are "very well informed" in case they decide to swoop.
Tel has struggled for game time under boss Vicent Kompany this season and has only started twice in the Bundesliga, racking up a total of 253 minutes.
Rashford "could be left to rot"
One player whose future remains unresolved is Rashford, who is no closer to leaving just over a month since his bombshell interview revealing his desire to leave Old Trafford.
Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have been mooted as possible destinations but the player's wages remain a huge stumbling block and Manchester United know they will likely have to pay a large portion of his wages if he does leave on loan.
Rashford's future appears bleak after his manager Ruben Amorim slammed his work-rate in training and claimed he would rather play his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over the England international.
Pundit Chris Sutton believes Amorim is entitled to call out Rashford if he feels the player is not giving his all - saying the coach may feel he had "no option" but to criticise him publicly.
"If you’re trying to get him out on loan or whatever, if you’re telling everyone he’s a bad egg, that may not go down well with other clubs," he told Gambling Zone.
"But if that’s the way Amorim feels, and everyone knows how talented Rashford is, and yet he's not showing the right attitude and application. I think Amorim is well entitled to come out and say that. And why do managers call players out publicly? Because it's a last resort. They have no other option.
"I think it's that case with Marcus Rashford. If he can’t get away he’s going to rot at Manchester United, that’s unfortunate."
KodwoK
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Rashford and his agent must be living in Cuckoo Land if they honestly don't know of the dire financial straits that Barcelona is in. Haven't they heard of their over billion dollar debts and the Olmo saga? He is paying the price of his over exaggerated self-importance. And his fancy wages make him an unattractive risk/ gamble. Every team has players their coaches consider "useless," and no coach wants another "useless" and overpriced player to have to explain away to the media at every single press conference.
Hucadmsz
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If the manager get the players I will connect to his system, Manchester united will be unstoppable.
Hucadmsz
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It's supposed to have happened last summer.
Hucadmsz
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If rashford stays, play some games and the team continues loosing, the manager will be sacked, it about time they let him go. Is it because he's home grown. Let him leave if he wants to try a new challenge.
patapata
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stay put Rashy untill that fool is sacked.we all love you
You are lost mate! It is Rashford that went clubbing, reported sick, does not want to track back and do defensive duties, and now we have learnt, does not give his all during training! It is Rashford who went to the media and told the world that he wanted a new challenge! Why blame the coach now? Remember, Rashford has been there with all the coaches that have failed! Only, Mourinho could call him to order!
Pahaiklou
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Manchester United are looking for money, you have opportunity to sign a player you sold to Benfica less than Patrick you went ahead to sign Patrick. All statistic show Alvaro is better so what's the sense here?
yuucdeptu
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stay put Rashy untill that fool is sacked.we all love you
yuucdeptu
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Marcus will not rot, it's Amorim who will rot
ruycdsu
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Rashford please stay at Manchester united and keep checking your Bank Account every Monday don't be stressed with such unreasonable Big teams. Will send you a book written by Professor Eden Hazard on How to Handle Real Madrid 3 Year Experience Stay but Rashie
did Madrid run bankrupt? who will loose out more? Man United or Rashford? if his that good? why is he still at United. am sure Man United makes more revenue than Liverpool but non of it goes into our pockets...all we want to enjoy is good football... remember every team has its own Andy Carol 😂😂😂
Zuwabesz
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Rashford please stay at Manchester united and keep checking your Bank Account every Monday don't be stressed with such unreasonable Big teams. Will send you a book written by Professor Eden Hazard on How to Handle Real Madrid 3 Year Experience Stay but Rashie
supporting my best team doesn't make us blind to ignore Rashford case
viocelmnoy
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Olsen.. you are ruining the process, the least you can do is wish the you lad the best
Fumblmnopr
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the way coach saud will determine less club come for him which is a bad move
tuwacelmrs
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Amorim use Rush Nd resolve that difference u have otherwise it will happen like sancho, he gone nd ten hag Eric gone as well so as for you avoid those issues as soon as possible.
Dotabcilm
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Jens Olsen shut your mouth and mind your business. It is only insecure players who will do what you think about United but true and brave players will join Manchester United that is struggling, to help that team up.
Cozadimnoy
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Rashford please stay at Manchester united and keep checking your Bank Account every Monday don't be stressed with such unreasonable Big teams. Will send you a book written by Professor Eden Hazard on How to Handle Real Madrid 3 Year Experience Stay but Rashie
why don't you focus on your team bruv
wukblmn
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Let Rashford decay,nothing go happen
Kunkunmaster
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man u fans too dey take pity for Rashford
cakbekmnpt
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Why do they have to sell Garnacho?
rehaekorty
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Rashford should stay. take his 325k salary and enjoy his life until he is a free agent. so Rashford just chill and let your contract wear out until Amorin is sacked. so come to train as usual and let amorin decide wether he wants to play you or not coz he wants to kick you out to bring gyrokeres his saviour.
sowbnprstu
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Why is Manchester united going after young and inexperienced strikers, you already have hojlund, zirkzee and now you want to add Tel..... This is absolute madness
Zuwabesz
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Stay put Rashie. Run Down your contract. You loose nothing and you avoid injuries. Every Monday £325k pounds in your Account even Amorim won't get that much in his life time
Zuwabesz
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Rashford please stay at Manchester united and keep checking your Bank Account every Monday don't be stressed with such unreasonable Big teams. Will send you a book written by Professor Eden Hazard on How to Handle Real Madrid 3 Year Experience Stay but Rashie
BraniTown
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sentimental Olsen
liheiknstu
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Its funny for the player who doesn't respect his salary.