Manchester United face Wolves in the Premier League tonight as the January transfer window nears
Marcus Rashford playing for Barcelona
Manchester United have received an update about loanee Marcus Rashford's future
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Manchester United face a crucial month as the January transfer window approaches. Ruben Amorim’s side have improved over recent months as the club seek a return to Champions League football.
The Red Devils will hope to boost their top four hopes with a win over Wolves at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. The visiting side are still searching for their first victory of the campaign but United will be focused on closing the three-point gap to Liverpool in fourth.
While there has been plenty of focus on potential incomings, United could raise their transfer funds through player sales. Here is a detailed look at some of the biggest headlines surrounding the club.
Marcus Rashford update
Marcus Rashford has relished his time at Barcelona in his second loan spell away from Manchester United. The forward has notched 18 goal contributions in 24 games for Hansi Flick's side.
The Catalan giants hold an option to make Rashford's move permanent for £26million. While that would represent value for money given Rashford's current form, the England international may have to compromise to get a deal over the line.
Spanish outlet Sport reports that Rashford is willing to discuss a reduction in wages to fit within the club's salary cap, with Barcelona's financial issues well-documented. It is claimed that Flick wants to keep Rashford beyond this season.
Meanwhile, Rashford has also made it clear that he wishes to stay. The Spanish club are said to be confident that the 28-year-old would reject advances from any other sides to remain part of Flick's team.
His United deal is set to run until 2028. However, Rashford was loaned out to Aston Villa last January before being allowed to join Barcelona in the summer.
Man Utd receive Rasmus Hojlund verdict
Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund has been impressing Napoli boss Antonio Conte. After a difficult two seasons at Old Trafford, the young striker joined the Italian champions, who could pay up to £44m to sign him permanently.
The 22-year-old endured difficult spells in a United shirt, not helped by his hefty £72m price tag, which increased expectations. However, Hojlund has received plaudits from Conte after scoring a brace as Napoli defeated Cremonese on Sunday.
Rasmus Hojlund of Napoli
Rasmus Hojlund has scored six in 12 league games for Napoli
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“Hojlund is a player who is very young, he’s still only 22 years old, and can improve a great deal," Conte said "Since he first joined us, he has already progressed to become a dominant player in that role, because he’s starting to understand the right positions to take, how to defend the ball, when to come towards it or back off."
Conte added: "He is really well connected with the team. In my style of football, the strikers have a very important and special role in the overall approach, and he has huge margin for further improvement."
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