The club has not been active in the transfer window, with the only activity being the overdue exit of youth talent Sam Mather, and a handful of academy players being recalled from loans. The expectation is they will all go back out again to new clubs.<\/p>\n
United have been linked with a move for Ruben Neves<\/a> \u2013 but it is yet to be seen whether Michael Carrick will actually be backed in the market beyond this speculation.<\/p>\n In addition to this rumour, four more players have been linked to United in recent days, while most fans have been focusing on the joy of beating City<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here is a round-up of the latest rumours\u2026<\/p>\n TalkingPoints TV: Was that the BEST Manchester Derby EVER? <\/p>\n Where does the Michael Carrick-led demolition of City rank for you?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Marc Casado<\/p>\n According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, Manchester United are paying attention to Barcelona talent Marc Casado.<\/p>\n Casado is a defensive midfielder with 60 first team appearances for Barcelona at 22. He also has two senior caps for Spain.<\/p>\n This season Casado has started only six of a possible 20 La Liga games. He is currently under contract at Barcelona to 2028.<\/p>\n Manchester United are claimed to be one of three clubs interested in Juventus centre-back Pierre Kalulu.<\/p>\n Calciomercato<\/a> report that United are monitoring Kalulu with a view to a possible summer move.<\/p>\n Kalulu only signed for Juventus in summer 2025, after five seasons with AC Milan. He has started all 21 Serie A games for his new club this season.<\/p>\n He is battling to earn a spot in the France squad for the World Cup, with three international caps to his name.<\/p>\n You have \u00a3100m to spend on a midfielder \u2013 who are YOU buying, Elliot Anderson or Adam Wharton? <\/p>\n Or is there another realistic player you would sign instead? Let us know who!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Joao Gomes<\/p>\n Manchester United continue to be linked with Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes<\/a>, amid conflicting reports over whether he would be allowed to leave this month.<\/p>\n Caught Offside<\/a> report that United are the club most interested in Gomes\u2019 signature, amid recent speculation that Liverpool could join the race.<\/p>\n Wolves are battling relegation and Gomes is a key player. United would have to pay a premium to land the midfielder this month, compared to the price he might be available for in the summer once they are in the Championship.<\/p>\n Gomes is also being linked to Atletico Madrid<\/a> as a replacement for Conor Gallagher.<\/p>\n Ruben Loftus-Cheek<\/p>\n Have you heard the talk of a mystery midfielder being linked to Manchester United? It might be best not to get too excited.<\/p>\n![\"Pierre](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2255613061-1024x683.jpg\")
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