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The Reds have been linked with several players ahead of the January transfer window, which opens in the New Year. Joao Gomes, Carlos Baleba and Zeki Celik are among the latest names under consideration for a move to Old Trafford.

With December approaching, Ruben Amorim is set to lose Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad to the Africa Cup of Nations. Their absence could increase the urgency for United to strengthen in the upcoming window. On the field, United's five-game Premier League unbeaten run came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat to ten-man Everton on Monday.

Amorim will now be aiming to restore momentum when his side travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace this weekend. Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford is on loan at Barcelona, who hold an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a temporary deal that includes a conditional obligation to buy for £38 million.

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Gazzetta dello Sport claim AS Roma have submitted a bid to sign Zirkzee.

The proposal is said to involve an initial loan with a buy option, which would become a mandatory purchase clause if Roma qualify for the Champions League next season. The 24-year-old has struggled for minutes this term, featuring for just 180 minutes across six appearances.

Zirkzee has emerged of interest for many clubs.

Man United are set to decide whether to send three promising youngsters out on loan in January.

The Daily Mail claims that Ayden Heaven will be amongst those being considered. The 19-year-old has seen regular game