Manchester United transfer news LIVE - Ruben Amorim latest, Carlos Baleba update, Camavinga claim

Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' live coverage of the latest Manchester United transfer news with updates on Ruben Amorim's future at Old Trafford.

United have had a free week as a result of missing out on European football last season, and the Portuguese head coach will be hoping that freshness will stand them in good stead for the clash with Chelsea this weekend.

Amorim knows he's under pressure to determine results, having spent heavily in the summer transfer market. Although the window closed at the start of September, United are still being linked with a number of potential signings ahead of the January transfer window.

Central midfield is expected to be the next position the Reds target, with the likes of Ruben Neves, Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton all linked with a move to United in recent weeks.

We will cover all the latest transfer news and rumours, plus any further developments on Amorim's future and other more general club updates with our live blog below.

Ruben Amorim joked that Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe offered him a new contract when he visited the club's training complex on Thursday.

Amorim held a routine meeting with Ratcliffe at Carrington ahead of the Premier League visit of Chelsea on Saturday with United 14th in the Premier League table after two defeats from their first four league games.

Ratcliffe has been defensive of Amorim's record at United, claiming in March that the Portuguese was doing "a great job". Amorim has won only eight of his 31 Premier League games in charge.

Amorim was reassured by Ratcliffe that his position is still secure. Amorim is under contract at United until the summer of 2027.

The United head coach also discussed the