Man United transfer news LIVE Kobbie Mainoo latest, Ruben Amorim admission, Carlos Baleba updates

Manchester United's January transfer window has got off to a slow start this month and there is every chance it will remain this way if Ruben Amorim is correct.

The Portuguese head coach insisted on Friday no talks were taking place over changes to his squad. Amorim also admitted he did not expect any of his players to request an exit in January.

This could be good news for those wishing to see Kobbie Mainoo stay at United beyond this month. Mainoo requested a loan exit in the summer but this was rejected.

He is currently recovering from injury which could mean a transfer request is down his list of priorities. Should Mainoo become available, there will undoubtedly be plenty of clubs both in the Premier League and abroad wishing to snap him up.

Carlos Baleba's name continues to be linked with United too. The Brighton man was on the Reds' radar in the summer but his price tag was deemed too high for Ineos to pursue.

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January is arguably one of the toughest months for Premier League managers. Not only have we reached the halfway stage of the season and fixture congestion begins to ramp up with the FA Cup returning for the top flight, teams also have to negotiate a transfer window. For United, the January transfer window very rarely offers much optimism for supporters. In their recent history, the Reds have chosen not to make big transfer statements midway through the season, even when new additions were desperately needed.

When everyone knew United needed to add a centre-forward to their attack under Erik ten Hag, the Reds were left to settle with the arrival of Wout Weghorst in the January transfer window. While the Dutchman had performed well