Ruben Amorim is set to mis out on a key transfer target. (Image: Getty)
It was another harsh reality check for and his players at Old Trafford yesterday as they were . And in light of their 13th defeat of the season, attention will now turn to bolstering the squad for the remainder of the campaign.
But time is running out for the Portuguese boss to get players in, with the transfer window closing at 11pm tonight.
When asked about his intentions after the Palace defeat, Amorim insisted he would be leaving deals to the hierarchy, saying: “That is with a lot of people in the club. I focus on the next game.”
Express Sport rounds up the biggest transfer stories currently coming out of Old Trafford….
Bitter blow over Bayern star
On Sunday morning, United appeared the clear favourites to sign striker Mathys Tel from on deadline day. But that deal has now reportedly collapsed after the two clubs failed to agree terms on the move.
According to multiple reports, the club were only seeking a temporary loan deal for the 19-year-old until the end of the season. Bayern, however, wanted to cash in on the French star and favoured a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to buy.
Barring an unlikely U-turn from one party, Tel, despite his desire to head to Old Trafford, won’t become a United player. And that blow could be compounded by now eying an opportunity to capitalise as they also look to bring a forward in before the deadline.
The Red Devils look set to miss out on Mathys Tel. (Image: Getty)
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United ‘hold talks’ with Villa star
A potential alternative to Tel is seemingly already being line-up by club bosses. According to Sky Germany, United have held talks with winger Leon Bailey.
The Jamaican international signed a new deal at the club in February 2024, which runs until the summer of 2027. But United will be hoping that Villa are open to sale while they can still command a decent fee for the 27-year-old.
Rashford leaves at last
The saga at United has dragged on since before the January window even opened. But his .
And the England international said in a statement: “I would like to thank and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.
“I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision – I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started.
“I wish everyone at all the best for the rest of the season.”