Man United have an assertive and authoritative orator in the manager's chair again who is getting his message across to Sir Jim Ratcliffe et al.

Rio Ferdinand fears Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is set to make a transfer mistake in the final week of the January window. Most of the transfer speculation around Old Trafford has been on outgoings rather than incomings, with Antony leaving to join Real Betis on loan and several other players linked with moves.

Casemiro's future at Manchester United is uncertain, with the Brazilian midfielder linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The former Real Madrid star has struggled to replicate his best form in the Premier League and could be offloaded by the club in the upcoming transfer window.

As the transfer deadline approaches, Manchester United seem determined to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Why has he caught their eye?

Lecce manager Marco Giampaolo has praised Patrick Dorgu for managing to rediscover his focus amid significant interest in his services from Manchester United. Dorgu is United's top target to reinforce at left-back but the Red Devils have so far failed to meet Lecce's price tag of €40m (£33.