Man United transfer news LIVE: Victor Osimhen swap claim, Gyokeres interest, Branthwaite update

Manchester United are gearing up for their first game under Ruben Amorim when take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Sunday.

The Portuguese boss, who arrived at Old Trafford last week, officially began his duties earlier this week as he looks to guide the club forward. There are just six weeks until the January transfer window reopens in the new year, which will give Amorim plenty of time to figure out whether he reinforcements will be needed.

After spending more than £200million on transfers last summer, United could have a more restricted budget to operate with this time around. The club have also dished out around £35m in compensation.

Around £10m was paid to Newcastle United for sporting director Dan Ashworth while around £17m will be handed out to Erik ten Hag in sacking pay-out.

Ahead of what could be a busy new year for the Reds nonetheless, the Manchester Evening News will keep you up to date with all the latest news and transfer gossip around United. A reunion between Amorim and his former player Viktor Gyokeres continues to do the rounds but whether that will happen, remains to be seen.

With that said, keep up to date with latest Manchester United news in our live blog below.

The Telegraph have suggested the new United manager will only have a 'modest budget' to spend ahead of the January transfer window.

£200million was spent on transfers last summer while United have paid out around £35m in compensation for Dan Ashworth, Amorim and Erik ten Hag.

The report adds the club chiefs are keen to stop heavy spending of playing squads in a bid to add stability to the first team.

Portuguese news outlet A Bola, United are pressing ahead to try and sign Geovany Quenda to add to Amorim's squad.

The report claims