Bruno Fernandes is being heavily linked with a Manchester United exit
Bruno Fernandes is being heavily linked with a Manchester United exit
Hello and welcome to our live transfer blog on Thursday, December 18.
The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Ruben Amorim is preparing for another opportunity to strengthen his squad. After spending over £200m back in the summer, United have been on somewhat of an upward trajectory, with Amorim's side currently sitting sixth in the Premier League standings.
They are just two points behind Chelsea in fourth, which makes United genuine contenders for a Champions League spot this term, and plans are seemingly in place to bolster the squad for the second half of the campaign.
However, the main talking point today is Bruno Fernandes. The 31-year-old has admitted in a bombshell interview that
There has been plenty of talk around the future of captain Fernandes' amid ongoing interest from Saudi Arabia. Otherwise,
A new midfielder has long been the priority for Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, with Brighton's Carlos Baleba a reported target form the summer. Now, it appears Elliot Anderson at the top of that list. although RC Lens' Mamadou Sangare, Adan Wharton, Noah Sadiki and Ayyoub Bouaddi have also been linked.
So, with that said, here's a look at the latest United updates ahead of another busy day of action.
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Zirkzee future 'discussed'
Forward Joshua Zirkzee continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford ahead of the January window, and Roma have long been the likeliest destination.
According to the latest update from , United and Roma chiefs met recently in Lpndon to discuss a potential deal - but the cost is appearing too much for the Italian outfit.
THe report claims United will need to lower their demands if a deal is to be reached between the two club, but it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils are prepared to do so.
Joshua Zirkzee wants to leave United (Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Good mroning!
Hello and welcome to today's Manchester United transfer blog.
Join us throughout the day for all the latest news, rumours and updates from in and around Old Traffprd - as the transfer window is just a matter of weeks away.
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