Ruben Amorim has just a few weeks left before his first transfer window as Manchester United manager.
Whether United can gather reinforcements to help the Portuguese coach move the Red Devils up the league table remains to be seen, following significant spending in the summer when Dan Ashworth and Erik ten Hag were still in place. Inevitably, there is no shortage of transfer rumors as the club once again attempts to position itself among the best in the world.
The thirteen-time Premier League champions could be even more concerned about potential sales. United would be open to signing Marcus Rashford off the books next month if the opportunity arises.
It has even been suggested that only three players have a secure future at the club. That said, Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news at Old Trafford below.
United are open to Martinez's departure
There are few players who have shaped the future at United and Lisandro Martinez is not counted among them. The defender has started the match he was available for under new boss Amorim, but that may not be enough to deter them from an intriguing offer.
United are willing to sell Martinez due to interest from Real Madrid, it is reported. Los Blancos continue to suffer a defensive injury crisis, with David Alaba and Eder Militao both ruled out for the time being.
Martinez joined United in a deal worth £56.7 million from Ajax, following the arrival of Erik ten Hag at the club. However, the Argentina international enjoys playing under Amorim.
“It's the way I like to play, the way of playing football: the passion, the energy,” Martinez told United's matchday programme. “You know, when you have that with me, it's like you connect quickly.
“He has a lot of good things. I think he demands what the club demands, and that's good. I like his passion, his energy, the way he wants to play – good in possession, in defending. I think he is good – also the staff, the energy around it [the place]It [has been] so good, yes.”
There are conversations going on about wonderkid
United are as concerned about planning for the future as they are about their immediate fortunes. The club are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign 17-year-old Paraguayan wonderkid Diego Leon.
The youngster currently plays for Cerro Porteno and scored on his debut in August. Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano noted that the teenager is expected to follow a similar path to Sekou Kone.
“Manchester United are actively in discussions with Cerro Porteno for 17-year-old left-back Diego León as a talent for the future,” said Romano. “As with the Sekou Koné deal last summer, Man Utd continues to look to talent from abroad and a $4 million deal with León's agents is also being discussed.”
Bayern midfielder from United Eye
The Red Devils want to strengthen their midfield and 'monitor' the situation of Konrad Laimer of Bayern Munich. Sky in Germany claim United have been impressed with the 27-year-old's performances and the Austrian star scored in Bayern's Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk
Laimer was likened to former Chelsea star N'Golo Kante by former United interim manager Ralf Rangnick and was linked with a move to Old Trafford earlier this season. Amorim is said to have urged the club to dive. At the moment, United remain admirers and have not yet made any contact regarding his availability.