Man United transfer news LIVE - Carlos Baleba 'agreement', Kobbie Mainoo latest, Mateta twist

There is less than a month to go until the start of the January transfer window and Manchester United could once again look to strengthen their squad. Both incomings and outgoings have been brought up in the conversation for the Reds, who spent more than £200million in the summer but might decide to add to their ranks next month.

Should United want to bring players through the door, sales may be needed. Kobbie Mainoo is one star who has been heavily linked with a move away from the club, with Napoli said to hold an interest in the midfielder.

Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee, despite scoring his first Premier League goal since December 2024 in the win at Crystal Palace on Saturday, is another with Roma among those interested in him.

Looking at players United have been linked with, a new midfielder is thought to be at the top of Ruben Amorim's priorities with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton tipped to make the move to Old Trafford.

While work will be going on around the transfer window, Amorim will have eyes on midweek Premier League action. United host West Ham United tonight as they look to record back-to-back wins.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta is said to be of interest to Manchester United again, according to journalist Alan Nixon, with the Crystal Palace forward refusing to sign a new contract at Selhurst Park.

United were previously quoted a price of £40million when they enquired about a transfer for the 28-year-old, who has 18 months left to run on his contract at the Eagles.

It's said there is a good chance United sign Mateta with Palace eyeing up Manchester City's Divin Mubama, who is on loan at Stoke City, as a replacement for