Man United transfer news LIVE - Mainoo update, Semenyo decision, Zirkzee stance

Hello and welcome to MEN Sport's Manchester United transfer news live blog with just a few weeks until the January trading period opens.

It is largely expected to be a quiet window for Ruben Amorim, though there are a number of players and transfer targets that could be on the move after AFCON. Kobbie Mainoo is one United star that faces an uncertain future with an update from Napoli on their interest in the midfielder emerging.

Joshua Zirkzee is another that has been linked to a departure, but he looks set to remain at Old Trafford having received more minutes over the last few weeks.

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has interest from several Premier League clubs with a decision seemingly made clear on joining one of those mid-season.

With all of that being said, follow along below as we bring you the latest United transfer news and rumours throughout the day...

Joshua Zirkzee looks set to remain at Manchester United for the remainder of the 2025/26 despite transfer links over a return to Serie A.

Sky Sports News have reported that he is determined to remain at Old Trafford and battle for his spot, despite his limited playing opportunities this campaign.

Injuries have seen Zirkzee handed more minutes over the last few weeks with that likely to continue as Bryan Mbeumo and Amad depart for AFCON.

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has issued a Kobbie Mainoo transfer verdict, when speaking to Football Italia.

He is a player who has been linked to Napoli since August, also for his age, his potential, and the transfer opportunity.

We have some important absences right now, but sooner or later the lads will return, strong and determined. We have to make the right evaluations, so we’ll see how things progress along the