Manchester United transfer news RECAP Cristiano Ronaldo and Cody Gakpo latest

Manchester United are set to resume their Premier League campaign against Tottenham on Wednesday night.

After being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, United welcome their high-flying opponents to the same venue knowing that three points would move them closer to the Champions League places. But can Erik ten Hag and his men sentence the Londoners to a second defeat this season?

With one eye on the January transfer window, meanwhile, key figures in the boardroom continue to scout players that will boost the rebuild. After being appointed as manager this summer, Ten Hag signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Antony as well as on-loan Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

However, the Dutchman missed out on priority target Frenkie de Jong - as speculation over his future at Barcelona spirals heading towards the mid-season window. PSV starlet Cody Gakpo is another name on the radar.

TODAY'S BIG TALKING POINT. Why Pellistri is waiting for his debut. Have your say here >>>

Keep tabs on the latest news, views and transfer rumours with dedicated blog updates below.

That is the end of our coverage on the Manchester United transfer blog.

However, you can now continue with the build-up to tonight's match in our matchday blog here.

Bruno Fernandes has defended his Manchester United form after only scoring once so far this season.

In an interview with Amazon Prime, Fernandes said:

If you play as a number ten you will have a lot of last balls and sometimes it is a risky pass. Some people were talking about how 'he doesn't run, he doesn't cover the pitch' - I would like them to see my stats on running. I am normally at least in the top three of those