France international Nkunku has been linked with Man Utd and German giants Bayern Munich this month. He has only started three times in the Premier League this season but Chelsea insisted on their £65million price tag,

Manchester United attempted to sign former Premier League midfielder Douglas Luiz in the final hours of transfer deadline day, according to reports. Ruben Amorim was expected to bolster his squad at Old Trafford in January following a dismal start to his reign as manager.

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Manchester United could be set for an extremely busy end to the January transfer window on Ruben Amorim's first deadline day at Old Trafford

Manchester United are looking into the possibility of signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on transfer deadline day. United’s need for attacking reinforcements was highlighted in Sunday’s dismal defeat to Crystal Palace as Ruben Amorim opted against starting a recognised striker.