Overview
- United have made central midfield their priority for January, with reports naming Elliot Anderson as the top target and continued interest in Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and a possible opportunity around Rúben Neves.
- Former academy midfielder James Garner is understood to be on an eight-man shortlist as a lower-cost option given his Everton contract status and extension option.
- Amorim has said any additions must be players for the club’s future rather than short-term fixes, tempering expectations of quick stopgap deals.
- Napoli are advancing a permanent deal for on-loan striker Rasmus Hojlund, which their sporting director described as close to a formality, with reports indicating an option to buy and an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League.
- Manchester City are widely reported to be leading the race for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo despite United’s interest, while potential Old Trafford exits under consideration include a loan for Kobbie Mainoo and Roma interest in Joshua Zirkzee.