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.
Thursday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'interested in signing Jules Kounde'
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Manchester United have reportedly identified Sevilla's Jules Kounde as a transfer target.
The centre-back was strongly linked with a move to Manchester City during the summer transfer window, but the Citizens were unable to agree a price with the 22-year-old's Spanish club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, United also have an interest in the former France Under-21s international, who has scored twice in 18 appearances for Julen Lopetegui's side during the 2020-21 campaign.
The report claims that the 20-time English champions view Kounde as a leading target at the back, although Villarreal's Pau Torres, Leicester City's Caglar Soyuncu, Schalke 04's Ozan Kabak and Brighton & Hove Albion's Ben White are also being considered.
Sevilla are in a strong position when it comes to the Frenchman's future as he has a contract at Estadio Ramon until June 2024 with a release clause thought to be in the region of €80m (£72m).
United are allegedly keen to shift both Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo in 2021 before bringing a new central defender to the club to battle the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe.
Manchester United lining up Max Aarons bid?
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Manchester United have reportedly identified Norwich City defender Max Aarons as a target ahead of the January transfer window.
The 20-year-old impressed for the Canaries in the Premier League during the 2019-20 campaign and was strongly linked with a move away from Daniel Farke's side over the summer.
Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur were both credited with an interest, but the deadline passed with the full-back still at Carrow Road.
According to The Express, United are determined to bolster their defence during the winter window and are eyeing a move for Aarons, who has been scouted by the Red Devils on a number of occasions this season.
The England Under-21s international, who has a contract with Norwich until June 2024, has scored once and provided three assists in 22 Championship appearances this term.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are allegedly seeking competition for current first-choice right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has impressed defensively since arriving but has struggled to contribute further forward.
More transfer news from Manchester United:
Manchester United 'could sign Max Aarons for £20m next summer'
Manchester United could sign Norwich City defender Max Aarons for £20m next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'identify two defensive transfer targets'
Ajax's Perr Schuurs and Schalke 04's Ozan Kabak are transfer targets for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Fabrizio Romano: 'Jadon Sancho will leave Borussia Dortmund next summer'
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho is expected to leave the club next summer, with Manchester United waiting in the wings to sign him. Read more.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah 'offered Manchester United contract until June 2024'
Manchester United offer versatile defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah a new contract until June 2024, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona 'will sign Erling Braut Haaland if Emili Rousaud wins presidential election'
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland will join Barcelona if Emili Rousaud becomes the Catalan club's new president, claims the candidate's aide. Read more.
Liverpool 'cool Milan Skriniar interest due to Inter Milan asking price'
Liverpool cool their interest in Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar, according to a report. Read more.
