A frustrating summer transfer window has now closed with Manchester United having missed out on a number of their top targets, including Jadon Sancho.
The Red Devils were busy on deadline day, though, bringing in Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri, in addition to agreeing a deal to sign Amad Traore in January. Attention will now switch to other business they may do when the window reopens in the winter.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.
Thursday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'want four new signings'
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Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a quartet of signings over the next two transfer windows to complete their squad overhaul.
The Red Devils acquired the signatures of Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri in the most recent window, but United failed to bring in a new winger or centre-back.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to have an untold effect on the club's finances, and business in the January transfer window is expected to be focused on outgoings rather than new signings.
However, the Manchester Evening News reports that United will spend the next two weeks drawing up a shortlist of players for future windows, but the Red Devils will not swoop for a player unless their club lists them for transfer in January.
The report claims that a winger, centre-back, right-back and defensive midfielder are priority areas for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, and the Red Devils have also been tipped to move for a new playmaker given the uncertainty surrounding Paul Pogba's future.
United lie ninth in the Premier League table before they travel to Sheffield United for Thursday's encounter.
Manchester United to battle Juventus, Real Madrid for Sporting Lisbon youngster?
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Manchester United have reportedly identified Sporting Lisbon youngster Nuno Mendes as a potential transfer target.
Despite being just 18 years of age, Mendes has already established himself in the Sporting first team, making a total of 10 starts this season.
However, the emergence of the left-sided player has inevitably led to interest from elsewhere, including from Real Madrid and Juventus.
According to O Jogo, United are also weighing up a big-money approach for the teenager in 2021.
The Premier League giants have a history of doing business with their Portuguese counterparts, having previously signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Bruno Fernandes.
After recently penning a five-year contract, Mendes is valued in the region of £40m.
More transfer news from Manchester United:
Paulo Dybala offered new Juventus contract
Juventus president Andrea Agnelli says that a new contract has been offered to Paulo Dybala, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.
Manchester United 'in hunt for Bayern Munich's David Alaba'
Manchester United are reportedly one of several top European sides hoping to sign Bayern Munich's David Alaba, who will be a free agent in the summer. Read more.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'is an admirer of Declan Rice'
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is an admirer of West Ham United's Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United open to Brandon Williams loan exit
Manchester United could allow Brandon Williams to leave the club on loan next month, according to Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Read more.
Leeds United want Manchester United's Daniel James in January?
Leeds United are eyeing another swoop for Daniel James after failing to land the winger before he moved to Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah 'yet to make decision on Manchester United contract'
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is yet to decide whether to sign a new deal at Old Trafford, according to a report. Read more.
