Manchester United enter January with very limited resources, but that hasn't stopped them keeping an eye on three players, including boss Victor Osimhen.
The Red Devils lost five Premier League games in December and remain in the bottom half. Their squad, despite having more money pumped into them this summer, is in dire need of reinforcements, but it is unlikely that Ruben Amorim will be given much to spend in the new year.
However, United have continued to monitor certain individuals, even though they are unlikely to move for any of them. Osimhen is a man who has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and his days at Napoli appear to be over following some personnel changes in the summer.
He is currently on loan at Galatasaray and continues to perform in the final third, but Turkey is unlikely to be his long-term home. There is a clause in the deal that allows the Italian side to recall Osimhen in the new year and sell him if the right offer comes in, but United sources believe they are unlikely to sign someone with his profile and can receive a salary.
The Red Devils squad could do with a few more goals and Osimhen is more than capable of taking the lead on his own – something that has at times seemed like a tall order for Rasmus Hojlund.
The Daily Mail understands that PSG full-back Nuno Mendes is another man they are keeping an eye on. Mendes previously played at Sporting Lisbon under Amorim and his pace and energy down the flank are likely to suit the full-back position. Currently, United have a lack of players who are comfortable in that role.
The French club are looking to extend his contract but may be willing to sell the 22-year-old if he hesitates to re-sign at the Parc des Princes. A low-price deal will likely suit the Manchester team well, but a number of pieces still need to fall into place.
United's goalkeeping situation could also change as number 2 Altay Bayindir considers his options as he regularly monitors minutes. He is currently behind Andre Onana and if he needed to be replaced, the club would have kept an eye on Royal Antwerp's Senne Lammens.
Amorim would ideally like to see at least one new face emerge in January, especially with the team in desperate need of fresh energy. His new system also requires specific players and several positions are short.
Despite the fact that the Portuguese coach made it clear upon arrival that he knew the situation and was willing to work with the current team, and not to demand that money be spent on new recruits.
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