Friday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Chris Smalling, James Maddison, Emre Can

The transfer window may be closed, but rumours and speculation continue to swirl as Manchester United eye possible January reinforcements.

After a summer which saw them let Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez leave without bringing in a direct replacement, an attacker is thought to be the club's priority when the transfer window reopens.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Friday morning's headlines:

Chris Smalling reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer texts amid transfer talk
Manchester United's Chris Smalling reveals that he is keeping in close contact with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his loan spell at Roma. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund to battle Manchester United for Mario Mandzukic?
Borussia Dortmund reportedly join Manchester United in the race to sign Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic. Read more.

Emre Can to snub Manchester United for Paris Saint-Germain move?
Juventus midfielder Emre Can wants to join Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to a report. Read more.

Roma to pay £12.9m to complete Chris Smalling deal?
Roma learn that they will have to pay £12.9m to sign Chris Smalling from Manchester United on a permanent deal, according to a report. Read more.

Wes Brown urges Manchester United to sign James Maddison, Jack Grealish
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown claims that the Red Devils should move for either Leicester City's James Maddison or Aston Villa's Jack Grealish in January. Read more.