{"id":240583,"date":"2025-10-21T08:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/240583\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T08:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:27:10","slug":"man-utd-shortlist-five-midfield-candidates-before-january-transfer-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/240583\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd shortlist five midfield candidates before January transfer window"},"content":{"rendered":"

The January transfer window is approaching, and Manchester United are still looking for the right midfielder to fit their team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kobbie Mainoo looks increasingly likely to seek a loan move in the Janaury window, and neither Casemiro or Manual Ugarte are up to Ruben Amorim’s standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to a report from TEAMtalk<\/a>, United have shortlisted five candidates for the midfield, with several coming from Premier League<\/a> rivals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Which midfielders are United looking at?<\/p>\n

Brighton’s Carlos Baleba remains a top choice for Amorim, but a January move is unlikely, especially with the Cameroonian not wanting to push for a move.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is also being monitored, with the Englishman likely to cost around\u00a0\u00a370m midseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Outside of the Premier League, Jobe Bellingham is a target, as he struggles for minutes with Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old is said to be open to a loan move, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Porto’s Victor Froholdt is another top choice, but he is also being looked at by other European clubs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The final shortlisted midfielder is Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, who has previously been coached by Amorim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The report form TEAMtalk indicates that United believe he could be signed for \u00a350m, which is\u00a0\u00a320m cheaper than his release clause.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Amorim’s relationship with the Danish midfielder could be a key factor in securing his signature, and the club belives he is a top player.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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