United need new faces

RUBEN Amorim maintains ambitions of restoring Manchester United to European football next season, however his options are spreading thinner by the week.

- By JAMES QUINLAN

The weight of the task the United manager has on his hands is an almighty one.

A cluster of injuries, paired with the trio of Amad, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui all headed off to represent their countries at the Africa Cup of Nations, means serious questions need to be answered during the upcoming January transfer window.

Decisions whether to move for key targets will define how the season draws to a close with pleasure or disappointment.

Amorim has stated: "If we have the opportunity to sign a player who we believe represents the future of the club, he'll come. In January we have a plan and we'll stick to it."

So, decisions whether to move for key targets will define how the season draws to a close with pleasure or disappointment.

Here we look at the latest United transfer news and rumours.

Antoine Semenyo

The Athletic’s David Ornstein suggests United are about to lose the race to sign Antoine Semenyo. They explain interest from Old Trafford chiefs dating back to the summer.