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Man United 'scout' midfielder ahead of January as sporting director confirms transfer interest

Manchester United have been linked with a host of players ahead of the January transfer window

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim(Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)

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Manchester United do not have long to wait before they are able to go into the transfer market for more new signings. Ruben Amorim added five new additions to his squad in the summer and there are already rumours that more players could be signed in the near future.

Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Senne Lammens, and Diego Leon all moved to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window. With January fast approaching, there are already rumours about the business that United may or may not get completed.

Midfield has been an area of the squad that has seen the majority of the rumours, with Carlos Baleba of Brighton, Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace just some of the names to be linked with a move to United.

Here, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at some of the latest United transfer news and gossip that has emerged over the last 24 hours.

Angelo Stiller update

An update has emerged about United's reported interest in signing Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller.

Reports in recent weeks have claimed that the Reds have an interest in signing the £44million-rated star, with Stuttgart's sporting director, Fabian Wohlgemuth, offering an update.

"He has a contract with us," Wohlgemuth is quoted telling Sky 90. "It's far too early to speculate about that. Of course, one or two clubs will have had their eye on him. He's having an outstanding season.

"Maybe he'll even play in a World Cup, we'll see. We're happy he's with us

"That's part of the entertainment we have to cover. But there's nothing concrete. He can concentrate fully on VfB Stuttgart."

Stiller is one of several midfielders to be linked with signing for United in January, with the position seemingly high on the club's list of priorities. It seems that there is already interest in Stiller as the New Year approaches, but whether one of the clubs is United remains to be seen.

Angelo Stiller

Angelo Stiller is a midfielder that Manchester United are reportedly interested in

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Assan Ouedraogo claim

United are reportedly showing an interest in signing RB Leipzig star Assan Ouedraogo.

According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, United are joined by Chelsea in looking at the possibility of signing the 19-year-old midfielder in the future.

Ouedraogo is under contract at Leipzig until 2029, with United reported to have already sent scouts to watch the Germany international in action.

MEN Sport says: Ouedraogo has been regarded as one of the brightest talents in Germany and in Europe for some time, and was linked with a host of clubs during his time at Schalke before moving to Leipzig. It remains to be seen if the teenager will get another move in the near future, but it should not be a surprise that United are putting themselves in consideration in the event a deal could be on the cards.

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