MANCHESTER UNITED were held by Wolves by the FA Cup.
And the Red Devils are also looking into a deal for one of the opposition's star men, with Raul Jimenez and RB Leipzig's Timo Werner being targeted.
Meanwhile Paul Pogba appears to be on his way out with Toni Kroos potentially moving to Old Trafford in exchange.
Follow all the latest news and gossip from the Theatre of Dreams below…
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MANCHESTER UNITED are considering an offer of £45million plus Jesse Lingard for Leicester’s James Maddison this month, according to reports.
Maddison, 23, has been a target for United since last summer following his excellent debut Premier League season.
The Old Trafford club signed his former team-mate Harry Maguire for £85m but were unable to lure the midfielder away from the King Power as well.
And the Coventry-born star – who joined Leicester from Norwich in 2018 – has continued his fine form this season.
Now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly ready to go all out to bring the playmaker to Manchester United believing he can provide the extra creativity the side desperately needs.
It is said they would even be prepared to almost triple Maddison’s wages from £55,000 per week to £150,000 per week.
And according to the Sunday Mirror, United are prepared to sacrifice Lingard to get the deal done.
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NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO admits Raul Jimenez could leave Wolves this month amid interest from Manchester United.
The striker came off the bench during Saturday’s 0-0 FA Cup third round draw against the Red Devils at Molineux.
And it’s reckoned that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eyeing Jimenez for a big-money switch to Old Trafford this month.
The Mexico international, 28, has scored an impressive 17 goals this season, and also netted 17 times in the last campaign.
United are short on options in attack, and Goal claims both Jimenez and RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner are targets for Solskjaer.
Speaking after the game, Wolves boss Santo claimed he had not heard Jimenez’s links to United.
But the Portuguese tactician admitted he does not know if the target man will definitely be staying put in the Midlands this month.
Santo said: “It’s the first time I heard it. Ole didn’t mention anything about it.
“But the transfer window is open. When it is open, anything can happen. But we are delighted to have Raul.”
Solskjaer weighed in with his thoughts on Jimenez too, adding: “He’s another good player we’ve been linked with.
“He came on and did well but I cannot comment on these situations.”
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BORUSSIA DORTMUND played the long game to beat Manchester United to the signing of Erling Haaland, which including using WhatsApp, Puma and sending scouts to watch him 28 times.
The German side completed a deal to bring in the 19-year-old striker on a contract until 2024.
But the £18.5million transfer was two-and-a-half years in the making, as reported by The Athletic.
And it involved plenty of hard work from people both inside and outside of the club.
To find out exactly how they snapped up the in-demand youngster, click here.
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MANCHESTER UNITED could lose out on signing Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo, with reports suggesting AC Milan are close to completing a deal.
The Frenchman only joined the Catalan giants in the summer, but has struggled to get anywhere near a regular first-team slot.
And Gazzetta dello Sport report that Milan could take the 20-year-old on loan until the end of the season.
This has reportedly been agreed with the two clubs, while Todibo is interested in moving to the Italian outfit.
Milan hope to insert an option to buy into the deal, while Barcelona prefer to maintain control over the player's future.
The Daily Mail have reported that Everton have also been interested in Todibo.
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NEMANJA MATIC is set to stay at Manchester United this month as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer no longer wants to sell him.
The Serbian midfielder was linked with a move away from Old Trafford after being told he has no future at the club.
But according to The Times, the Red Devils have shelved plans to sell the 31-year-old due to the club's injury crisis.
When asked if Matic could leave this month, Solskjaer confirmed: “Nemanja will stay.
“He's been working hard to get back in and now he's here and he's playing well.
“There's always a chance for a [new contract].
“It's what you do on the pitch that's the decisive factor.”
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