Wednesday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Brandon Williams, Christian Eriksen, Jack Grealish

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.

Wednesday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:

Manchester United to raise over £30m from January player sales?

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Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward is considering a January clear-out which would include several of the club's fringe players, according to reports.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to bolster his squad next month, with a centre-back, a right-back, a holding-midfielder and a winger all on the Norwegian's list of targets.

The Daily Mirror have used valuations from transfermarkt to state how United could recoup over £30m from player sales.

Defenders Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who have all slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford, could be sold for a combined fee of around £29.65m.

Midfielder Jesse Lingard, who is yet to make a first-team appearance in any competition this season, and Juan Mata, whose contract expires in June, could depart for a combined total of £15.8m.

Finally, Sergio Romero is surplus to requirements following the return of highly-rated goalkeeper Dean Henderson and the January window could be a good opportunity for the Red Devils to cash in and raise around £1.8m for the Argentinian.

United have recently climbed to third in the Premier League and could move two points behind leaders Liverpool if they win their game in hand.

Manchester United 'to rival Liverpool for Renato Sanches'

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Manchester United are reportedly set to battle Liverpool for the signature of Lille midfielder Renato Sanches.

The 23-year-old is out of action with a muscular injury at the minute but has enjoyed a successful stint in France since his ill-fated loan spell at Swansea City.

Sanches has made eight top-flight appearances this term for Lille, who currently top the rankings in Ligue 1, and the Portugal international has since been heavily linked with a move to Anfield amid uncertainty over Georginio Wijnaldum's future.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Man United are also admirers of the Dogues midfielder, while Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on developments.

The report claims that Lille may entertain offers for Sanches given the need to balance the books, and a bid of €20m (£18.2m) may be enough to prise the former Bayern Munich man away from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Sanches is contracted to Christophe Galtier's side until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

More transfer news from Manchester United:

Arsenal considering swoop for Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen?
Arsenal reportedly hope to complete a loan deal for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen in January, with Granit Xhaka potentially heading in the opposite direction. Read more.

Robert Lewandowski reveals he was ready to join Manchester United
Bayern Munich attacker Robert Lewandowski reveals that he spoke with Sir Alex Ferguson regarding a potential move to Manchester United in 2012. Read more.

Manchester United, Manchester City 'lining up January bids for Jack Grealish'
Manchester City and Manchester United plan to make contact with Aston Villa in January regarding a move for Jack Grealish, according to a report. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen 'make contact with Manchester United over Brandon Williams'
Bayer Leverkusen reportedly want to sign Brandon Williams permanently, but Manchester United are only prepared to let the left-back leave on loan next month. Read more.

Phil Jones to leave Manchester United in January?
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is reportedly a target for West Bromwich Albion, Burnley and Derby County heading into the January transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool 'not interested in Aston Villa's Jack Grealish'
Premier League champions Liverpool are not interested in adding Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish to their squad, according to reports. Read more.

Manchester United, Manchester City 'contact David Alaba agent'
Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly make contact with the agent of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. Read more.

Newcastle United join race for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo?
Newcastle United reportedly join the race to sign Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, who will be allowed to leave Old Trafford in January. Read more.