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Manchester United transfer news and rumours: £31m Renato Sanches bid; Ahmed Musa 'excited' by switch

The very latest developments from Old Trafford on transfer deadline day

Monday 01 February 2016 08:17 GMT

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One name dominated the Manchester United scene on the morning of transfer deadline day – Benfica’s Renato Sanches.

According to a report in Portugal newspaper O Jogo, United are in advanced negotiations for the attacking midfielder – who would certainly solve a few problems for United in that department – and have tabled a bid of around £31m for the 18-year-old.

Just how likely Sanches is to leave Benfica is unclear – he has only broken into the first team this season – with some reports suggesting he wants to stay with his club.

The Benfica coach, Rui Vitoria, is quoted by Record as saying: “If things happen, they happen. Everybody here knows how it is.”

United are yet to sign anyone during this transfer window, with Louis can Gaal eager to strengthen his squad as he fights to keep his job at Old Trafford.

Big January transfers that may go through this week

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Big January transfers that may go through this week

Loic Remy - Chelsea to Leicester City, £11.5m

The ex-QPR and Newcastle striker look set to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge. The signing of Brazillian forward Alexandre Pato means that the French international is now considered surplus to requirements at the champions. Whilst Newcastle and Crystal Palace has been interested in the player he now looks set to be heading to high-flying Leicester City. An £11.5m bid from Claudio Ranieri is expected to mean that Remy will join Jamie Vardy and Riyah Mahrez at the King Power stadium.

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Big January transfers that may go through this week

Alex Teixeira - Shakhtar Donetsk to Liverpool, £30m

Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, is in the midst of an injury crisis at Anfield with Daniel Sturridge, Danny Ings and Divock Origi all out. January is a notoriously challenging time to do business of this magnitude so the Reds’ offer for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira should be commended. Scoring 15 goals in just 22 appearances for the Ukrainian outfit, Liverpool have already failed with two offers, worth £24.5m and £28m respectively, as the transfer window hurtles along. Expect Klopp to go in with a late bid before deadline day.

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Big January transfers that may go through this week

Mathieu Debuchy - Arsenal to Sunderland or Aston Villa, six-month loan

Sunderland have reportedly joined fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa in the race to sign Mathieu Debuchy. The Arsenal full-back has fallen out-of-favour at the Emirates this season and will be allowed to leave on loan if the Gunners receive a financial package which matches their valuation. Remi Garde, the Villa manager, has pursued Debuchy’s signature all month but has been frustrated with the lack of progress made.

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Big January transfers that may go through this week

Saido Berahino - West Brom to Newcastle or Tottenham, £23m

The unsettled West Bromwich Albion striker is stirring for a move away from the Hawthorns. Tottenham had two bids rejected for the forward in the Summer but are yet to move in for the former England Under 21s man. Whilst Spurs may move late on deadline day to secure a deal they could also face competition from Newcastle. Steve McClaren is thought to be interested in bringing Berahino to the club to form an English triumvirate with Jonjo Shelvey and Andros Townsend. However, Albion chairman Jeremy Peace is thought to be unwilling to sell to a relegation rival.

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Big January transfers that may go through this week

Eder - Sampdoria to Leicester City, £10m

Leicester City have been linked with a £10m move for Sampdoria and Italy striker Éder as manager Claudio Ranieri looks for a new forward to spearhead their title challenge. The Foxes are three points clear atop of the Premier League table following the 3-0 demolition of Stoke City on Saturday, but recently offloaded Andrej Kramarić on loan to Hoffenheim for the rest of the season. Sky Sports Italia report Leicester are prepared to meet Sampdoria’s valuation for the 29-year-old, who has scored twice in eight appearances for the Azzurri.

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Big January transfers that may go through this week

Renato Sanches - Benfica to Manchester United, £30m

The name of Benfica midfielder Renato Sanches has dominated most of Manchester United's transfer talk in the window's closing stages. The youngster has a £60million release clause but the Portuguese club may be willing to strike a deal for half that amount.

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The Daily Mirror reports that United are battling Leicester City and Southampton for Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa, the 23-year-old forward at CSKA Moscow.

Musa has scored 10 goals in 19 appearances this season and, like Sanches, it is his eye for goal that could convince Van Gaal to make a (very) late move for him. Musa can play as a winger, up front or as an attacking midfielder.

The player is reported to have told friends he is ‘excited’ at the prospect of a move, although CSKA are insistent he will be going nowhere this month. If he does move, Leicester City appear to be intent on his signing, having had a £15m bid rejected last week.

Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News reports the only area Van Gaal is likely to strengthen on deadline day is at right-back.

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