Former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer has accused Manchester United of being 'negligent' in their handling of the futures of both Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard.
29.01.2022 - 15:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United's January transfer window looks to be heavily pinned on outgoings more than incomings.
With a busy summer in the pipeline, the Reds look likely to apply their focus to the bubbling sagas involving Jesse Lingard and Donny van de Beek after Anthony Martial secured his move to Sevilla until the end of the season.
As the window draws to a close, with the Reds seemingly content with matters within the squad, clubs around them continue to be linked with last-minute moves before the 11pm deadline on Monday.
The current standings going into the international break saw United snatch the final Champions League spot, after Marcus Rashford grabbed a late winner against European rivals West Ham, with the two north London sides, Arsenal and Tottenham, trailing with games in hand.
But how are their rivals looking ahead of Monday's deadline?
West Ham
With Angelo Ogbonna sidelined until the end of the season, it leaves the Hammers slightly light defensively as they compete on the European and domestic front.
There has been no additions at the London Stadium so far with two youngsters departing in search of first-team minutes.
However, they remain linked with a number of additions in the remaining days.
In their quest for defensive reinforcements, the Hammers reportedly failed in their attempts to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car on loan with an option to buy.
Lingard, who was revitalised by his short stint in east London, has been subject to reports of a return but the Reds remain cautious to sell an asset to one of their rivals.
With Michail Antonio their key talisman, they have been touted with a move for young Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, according to Sky Sports.
Tottenham
Antonio Conte is said to be
Former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer has accused Manchester United of being 'negligent' in their handling of the futures of both Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard.
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