Friday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Nelson Semedo, Paul Pogba, Todd Cantwell

The transfer window may be closed, but rumours and speculation continue to swirl as Manchester United eye possible January reinforcements.

After a summer which saw them let Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez leave without bringing in a direct replacement, an attacker is thought to be the club's priority when the transfer window reopens.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Friday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'to rival Man City, Tottenham Hotspur for Todd Cantwell'
Manchester United are to rival Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature for Norwich City midfielder Todd Cantwell, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'make contact with Barcelona over Nelson Semedo'
Manchester United make contact with Barcelona regarding a potential move for right-back Nelson Semedo, according to a report. Read more.

Benfica 'open to offers for Manchester United target Gedson Fernandes'
Benfica will reportedly listen to offers for Gedson Fernandes during the winter transfer window. Read more.

James Maddison, Jack Grealish 'are top targets for Manchester United'
Manchester United view Leicester City's James Maddison and Aston Villa's Jack Grealish as leading January transfer targets, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'considering fresh Sean Longstaff bid'
Manchester United consider reigniting their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff, according to a report. Read more.

Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United's Paul Pogba to 'shut down' Mino Raiola
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand claims that Paul Pogba should 'shut down' agent Mino Raiola in a bid to end speculation on his future. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to bring in "one or two players" in January
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been advised to have an operation on his ankle. Read more.

Juventus 'still hopeful of signing Paul Pogba'
Juventus are allegedly still hopeful of securing a deal for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba during the January transfer window. Read more.