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Here are all the latest rumours, gossip and news surrounding Old Trafford this month
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Manchester United are looking to strengthen this month with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bemoaning the “lack of quality” after suffering defeat to rivals Manchester City in this week’s semi-final in the Carabao Cup.
The Red Devils fell at home thanks to goals from John Stones and Fernandinho, which set City up for a final against Tottenham. The focus now switches to the FA Cup, Premier League, but also the January transfer window, which could prove to be decisive in where United end up this season.
United have the consolation of being in a prime position to move to the top of the Premier League should they win their game in hand after a superb run of form leading up to and during the festive period. They currently sit joint-top of the Premier League with rivals Liverpool on goal difference thanks to the hard-fought win over Aston Villa on Friday night. The rollercoaster season under Solskjaer saw United exit from the Champions League last month. But with domestic fortunes back on the rise there is reason to be optimistic again at Old Trafford.
Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba is among the potential new recruits, and Ecuadorean midfielder Moises Caicedo is another such name. Summer signing Amad Diallo could join both in Manchester this month with his paperwork finally set to be resolved. Serie A side Atalanta were keen to keep hold of him until the summer but the suggestion is he could be on his way to bolster Solskjaer’s title challengers imminently.
There will likely be exits this month, too, with the likes of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones possible outgoings. Midfielder Jesse Lingard won’t be one of them, however, after seeing a one-year extension option in his contract triggered last week.
We will have all the latest Manchester United news, rumours and gossip – on both comings and goings – throughout the day.
CAICEDO SIGNING ‘LOCKED IN’
Manchester United have "locked in" the transfer of Moises Caicedo, claims South American football expert Tim Vickery.
The teenager, who has caught the eye at Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.
“It looks like he is locked in for Manchester United and if it goes through, they have got themselves the real deal Holyfield!” Vickery told Sky Sports.
“Only 19. The way the market is going with South American football is the European clubs want to take them as early as possible. They are buying on promise.
“The fella Moises Caicedo is much more than promise, he is reality. He is the first player born in the 21st century to score a goal in South American World Cup qualifiers.
“We have just lost Colin Bell and I am not saying he is as good as Bell but Moises Caicedo is in that kind of mould. He is a terrific athlete who makes football look easy. A box-to-box midfielder.
“That kind of box-to-box midfielder that’s very much in the tradition of the England game. Strong, quick, intelligent and cool. He really does look like the genuine article.”
UNITED CONSIDER TRIPPIER MOVE
Manchester United are considering a move for Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Tripper, according to the Athletic.
United had considered the former Spurs star, but his 10-week ban for betting offences have now put the move in jeopardy.
An alternative target will now likely be sort to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has struggled for form.
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