With the January transfer window now open, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.
Friday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'must sell before they can buy in January'
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Manchester United will reportedly have to ship out a number of unwanted players before they can dig in to their war chest in January.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men are heading into 2021 second in the Premier League table - just three points behind champions Liverpool with a game in hand after a strong start to the campaign.
The Red Devils continue to be linked with big-name players such as Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Haaland as they look to bolster their squad further, although any deals for reinforcements of that calibre will supposedly have to be completed in the summer.
According to the Manchester Evening News, United will not move for any targets in the January transfer window unless they can offload several out-of-favour players first.
Fringe defenders such as Brandon Williams and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are both being tipped to leave the club in the near future, while speculation surrounding the future of Jesse Lingard has also gathered pace in recent weeks.
However, one player that the Red Devils could complete a deal for next month is Ecuadorian starlet Moises Caicedo, with the 19-year-old reportedly close to sealing a switch from Independiente del Valle.
Real Madrid 'not worried by Barcelona's interest in Erling Braut Haaland'
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Real Madrid are reportedly not concerned by suggestions that Barcelona could sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland in the near future.
The 20-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in world football and has been in sensational form for BVB since arriving in January, scoring 33 times in 32 appearances.
Madrid have long been linked with the Norway international, and it is thought that Los Blancos have identified him as their number one target to replace Karim Benzema.
Barca will allegedly complete a move for Haaland if Emili Rousaud becomes the Catalan side's new president.
However, according to AS, Zinedine Zidane's side are calm regarding the latest developments and still believe that they are in pole position to bring the Norwegian to La Liga.
Haaland, who is unlikely to be able to leave Dortmund until a release clause comes into play in 2022, has scored 17 times in 14 appearances for his Bundesliga club this season.
Manchester United are also believed to be long-term admirers of the forward.
More transfer news from Manchester United:
Chelsea 'join Manchester United, Liverpool in Jadon Sancho race'
Chelsea reportedly join Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United trigger extension in Jesse Lingard contract
The attacking midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford making just two appearances so far this season. Read more.
What deals could be done in the January transfer window?
The January sales could be a busy time in the English top flight. Read more.
