Man United transfer news LIVE - Vinicius Jr bombshell, Scott McTominay return, Joao Gomes move

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Everton defeated United at Old Trafford on Monday night, bringing an end to a five-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. Even though the Toffees were a man down, losing Idrissa Gueye inside the opening quarter of an hour, they managed to snatch three crucial points.

The Reds had the opportunity to climb into the top four and formalise their bid for UEFA Champions League qualification, but, they failed. Ruben Amorim will be determined to return to winning ways at the weekend when United take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

A successive defeat could significantly dent their hopes of securing European football, especially with Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui, and Amad heading to the play the Africa Cup of Nations soon. Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be left no choice but to splash the cash in the January transfer window.

Joao Gomes and Scott McTominay have already been linked with moves, Vinicius Junior seems unhappy at Real Madrid, and Kobbie Mainoo still faces an uncertain future. Casemiro has entered the final year of his contract, so he could leave on a free in the summer.

So, with that being said, stay with us at the Manchester Evening News as we cover all the latest United news and transfer gossip.

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal and United are closely monitoring Scott McTominay’s situation at Napoli. The report claims that Mikel Arteta wants to 'add steel' to his midfield in the January transfer window, so the Gunners have identified the Scot as an option.

It's said that the Italian champions have no intention of letting McTominay go easily, with the club president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, setting an asking price of £60m. CaughtOffside reckons that 'only a