A frustrating summer transfer window has now closed with Manchester United having missed out on a number of their top targets, including Jadon Sancho.
The Red Devils were busy on deadline day, though, bringing in Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri, in addition to agreeing a deal to sign Amad Traore in January. Attention will now switch to other business they may do when the window reopens in the winter.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.
Friday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:
How Manchester United could line up with Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United fans have been offered hope that former player Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to return to Old Trafford next summer.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 118 goals in 292 appearances for the Red Devils from 2003 to 2009, before leaving for Real Madrid in a then-world record £80m deal.
However, reports have suggested that Ronaldo would be open to returning to United next summer, 12 years after leaving, amid increasing speculation regarding his future at Juventus.
Here, Sports Mole looks at how Man United could line up should that blockbuster move take place.
Ronaldo will be 36 in February, but he would still be a sure-fire starter for Manchester United given that he continues to return remarkable numbers for his age - six goals in four Serie A games so far this season and 58 in 68 for Juventus overall.
Plenty has changed in the years since he left Old Trafford, including his own position, and he would be returning as a centre-forward rather than a winger, where he featured for the vast majority of his United career.
Anthony Martial, Edinson Cavani and Odion Ighalo currently provide Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's main centre-forward options, but Ronaldo would immediately move to the top of that pecking order.
The Portugal captain, who now has 102 international goals to his name, often plays in a front two at Juventus and so Solskjaer could look to switch his formation to see Ronaldo play alongside Marcus Rashford or Mason Greenwood up front.
Either way, those two academy products are likely to keep their places in the XI even if Ronaldo arrives, while Bruno Fernandes may be the only person who would rival his compatriot to be the first name on the team sheet.
In terms of profile, Paul Pogba would arguably be next in line after Ronaldo at the club, although the Frenchman has been heavily tipped to leave next summer having once again fallen down the pecking order in recent weeks, with Solskjaer preferring Fred and Scott McTominay.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'gives blessing for Manchester United to sell Paul Pogba'
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly given his blessing for Manchester United to offload midfielder Paul Pogba at the end of the season.
The France international has started just two of United's last seven matches and has been criticised for his performances in those displays.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher this week urged the Red Devils to cash in on Pogba while they can, with Real Madrid and Juventus previously showing an interest.
According to talkSPORT, United plan to do exactly that next summer as Solskjaer has realised that he cannot field the Frenchman in the same side as star midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
United recently triggered an extra year in Pogba's deal, meaning that he is under contract at Old Trafford until 2022.
Solskjaer's side are said to be after a fee in the region of £54m for the 27-year-old.
More transfer news from Manchester United:
Manchester United 'interested in signing Dan-Axel Zagadou'
Borussia Dortmund's Dan-Axel Zagadou emerges as a transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'make formal offer for Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United reportedly make contact with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent to make a formal offer for the Juventus forward. Read more.
Manchester United 'are admirers of Moussa Dembele'
A report claims that Lyon forward Moussa Dembele remains on Manchester United's radar, despite going 10 games without a goal for Lyon this season. Read more.
Juventus 'open to Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar swap deal with Paris Saint-Germain'
Juventus are reportedly planning a blockbuster swap deal which would see Cristiano Ronaldo join Paris Saint-Germain and Neymar move in the opposite direction. Read more.
Real Madrid 'hope Martin Odegaard can help them sign Erling Braut Haaland'
Real Madrid hope that Martin Odegaard can help them secure the signature of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, according to a report. Read more.
