Man United transfer news LIVE - Kobbie Mainoo latest, Joshua Zirkzee move, Antoine Semenyo twist

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the latest Manchester United transfer news, views and rumours.

The January transfer window is now open and Reds head coach Ruben Amorim is eager to bolster his squad as they aim to ascend the Premier League standings and pose a serious threat to the Champions League positions. Currently, the Reds are sixth in the league after 19 games, just two points adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool.

However, they squandered a golden opportunity to overtake Arne Slot's team after a 1-1 draw with bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

United splashed out nearly £240million in the summer transfer window, but this figure could increase if the Reds decide to bring in reinforcements in January. They're on the hunt for a new central midfielder, with Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Brighton's Carlos Baleba topping their wish list.

Meanwhile, there could be some departures from Old Trafford in January. Kobbie Mainoo remains the most talked-about potential exit, while Joshua Zirkzee, who found the net against Wolves, is another player who might be on his way out.

Below the latest Manchester United transfer news....

The biggest story of the month is likely to be Kobbie Mainoo, who wants to leave on loan to play regular football, having failed to start a Premier League game under Amorim this season. Napoli are keen to take the 20-year-old until the end of the season.

Mainoo is due back from a calf injury shortly and his departure wouldn't be considered while Fernandes is out with a hamstring injury and Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Amorim has made it clear he wants the academy graduate to stay and fight for his place and a