Manchester United players arrived at The Lowry Hotel before their Premier League game vs Southampton on Friday night.
24.01.2022 - 08:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There is just over a week to go until the January transfer window slams shut and there is not yet any sign of any major business being completed by Manchester United.
Despite the club being keen to add a holding midfielder to their ranks during this month's window, United have experienced an incredibly quiet and calm few weeks so far, with no players having been added to the squad and only three players having departed on loan for the remainder of the season.
While situations can change quickly in the January transfer window — certainly on deadline day — United are not expecting to add to Ralf Rangnick's squad between now and the bell at 11pm next Monday evening.
Nevertheless, the club is continuing to be linked with a whole host of names as the final week of the window sparks into life.
Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at five players United are being tipped to sign by the bookmakers ahead of the window closing on January 31.
Keen on adding a new defensive-minded midfielder to the squad as a matter of priority, United have regularly been linked with AC Milan star Kessie in recent months.
The Ivory Coast international is out-of-contract at the San Siro at the end of the season, meaning speculation concerning his future is currently rife.
Given his contractual status, United could potentially attempt to sign him in either a cut-price deal before this month's window closes or land him for free in the summer.
Considering United are desperate to strengthen that particular area of the squad, Kessie, on paper, could be the ideal candidate.
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The January transfer window slams shut in a matter of days. Whilst there are more outgoings at Old Trafford than incomings, it hasn't stopped the bookmakers tipping the Reds to make last-minute attempts for some of the hottest prospects in Europe.
Time is running out for clubs up and down the country to complete their January transfer business ahead of the window closing at 11pm on Monday evening.