Man United transfer news LIVE - Federico Valverde battle, Castello Lukeba update, Ederson price

Hello and welcome to our live Manchester United transfer blog. The January transfer window opens in less than a month, and Manchester United's desire to strengthen Ruben Amorim's squad is greater than ever.

Both incomings and outgoings are expected to be in the headlines when the window opens, with United desperate for more reinforcements. Recent links to Fede Valverde, Castello Lukeba, Conor Gallagher, Elliot Anderson, Antoine Semenyo and Ederson have sparked excitement among supporters.

Outgoings are a priority with a number of players facing uncertain futures. Kobbie Mainoo is one player who has been heavily linked with a move away, with Napoli keen on signing the midfielder.

Joshua Zirkzee has also been linked with a move back to Italy, but his recent re-emergence into Ruben Amorim's plans, following injuries, has cooled any speculation. The forward scored his first goal of the season in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

With transfer speculation accelerating, United are also in action this week. West Ham United travel to Old Trafford on Thursday night, meaning we'll be hearing from Amorim later today.

Stay here for all of the latest transfer news and rumours throughout the day.

Man United have reportedly received a huge boost in their pursuit for Gallagher.

In his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano claimed there was a chance Gallagher could depart the Estadio Metropolitano this January.

“I think there is a chance for Conor Gallagher to leave Atletico Madrid already in the January transfer window or eventually in the summer," Romano said. "This will also depend on the formula of the deal. Manchester United were interested in Conor Gallagher as an opportunity in the final days of August but Atletico said no to a loan