Manchester United transfer news: Ashley Young linked with return to Watford while Jose Fonte remains top target

The latest transfer rumours and gossip from Old Trafford

Young has been linked to the Hornets (Getty)

Ashley Young is set to exit Old Trafford in January following a lack of first-team football, according to reports. The attentive eye of Jose Mourinho fails to recognise the talent of the 31-year-old; however he has sparked a keen interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

The Mirror has suggested that Everton, West Brom, Swansea are all interested while a return to his former club, Watford, is looking ever likely.

Meanwhile, the United boss has been allegedly monitoring the fine form of Benfica talent Victor Lindelof. The in-demand 22-year-old would be a clever purchase to help fortify United’s defence; however he does not seem to be playing ball.

The Swedish defender has snubbed a move to the Premier League as he continues contract talks with his current club, reports Portuguese outlet A Bola.

United continue to chase Southampton’s Jose Fonte as Claude Puel relentlessly tries to keep him at St Mary’s, the Sun report.

The 32-year-old skipper was reportedly offered a £80,000-a-week deal from his current club in a desperate plea to see him stay in January.

The defender currently has a somewhat shaky relationship with the Southampton bosses who failed to notify the 32-year-old about a summer transfer offer from Everton.

Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee Cameron Borthwick-Jackson could be returning to Old Trafford, following a lack of game-time since Wolves undertook new management.

The 19-year-old signed a new four-year contract with United earlier this year as he edges towards the end of his season-long loan at the Molineux Stadium.

Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin are also set to leave the side this January, with an expected double-move to Everton on the horizon.

Following his dismal tackle to give away a penalty shortly after being introduced as a substitution last weekend, the departure of Marouane Fellaini also looks probable. West Ham have recently voiced their interest in the Belgian midfielder.