Manchester United could be busy in January (Picture: Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Following a difficult start to the season, Manchester United have steadily turned their results and performances around and are now looking well placed to seal a spot in the Champions League next term.
Erik ten Hag may turn to the January transfer window to enhance their top four credentials by bringing in some fresh faces at Old Trafford, with Jack Butland having already signed on loan from Crystal Palace.
Here is a look at some of the players United have been linked with so far this month.
Wout Weghorst
United have reportedly been in talks with Burnley to sign the Dutch striker, who is currently on a season-long loan at Besiktas.
In order for a deal to be completed, Burnely will need to come to an agreement with the Turkish club to end the loan early, who are seeking compensation from the Clarets.
Weghorst could be on his way to Old Trafford (Picture: ANP via Getty Images)
Joao Felix
United had shown an interest in the 23 year-old forward following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo earlier in the season, but they are thought to have cooled their desire after learning of the demands set by Atletico Madrid.
The Spanish side are reportedly demanding an £8m loan fee for the remainder of the season, as well as insisting his £250,000 a-week wage is paid in full by the loan club.
Frenkie de Jong
The club spent the majority of last summer’s transfer window chasing de Jong, but were unable to get a deal across the line.
United are once again keen to bring the midfielder to the club, but Barcelona are insistent on keeping the Dutchman as they no longer see him as a dispensable member of Xavi’s squad.
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Marcus Thuram
United are believed to be keeping tabs on the French striker, who is out of contract with Borussia Monchengladbach at the end of the season.
As such, foreign clubs are able to enter into a pre-contract agreement with Thuram, who has also drawn reported interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Olivier Giroud
The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker has been touted as another solution to replace the departed Ronaldo, able to offer a different dimension to Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial up top.
Giroud is out of contract with Milan in the summer, and is said to be open to returning to England if a club offer him a contract longer than 12 months.
Giroud could be returning to the Premier League with Manchester United (Picture: Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images)
Youssoufa Moukoko
The Borussia Dortmund striker has enjoyed a breakout season in the Bundesliga, and the 18 year-old became the youngest payer to feature at a World Cup for Germany during Qatar 2022.
United are one of a number of clubs said to be circling around the youngster, who is out of contract with the German side in the summer.
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Martin Terrier
Since moving to Rennes in 2020, Terrier has become one of the most prolific strikers in Ligue 1, having scored 21 goals last season and nine in the current campaign.
As such, United are reportedly considering a move for the 25 year-old, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham.
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