Saturday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Lautaro Martinez, Paul Pogba, Chris Smalling

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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Paul Ince urges Man Utd to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic over Mario Mandzukic
Paul Ince urges his former side Manchester United to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic rather than Mario Mandzukic in January. Read more.

Arsenal, Manchester United 'monitoring Merih Demiral'
Juventus centre-back Merih Demiral is a transfer target for Arsenal and Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Inter Milan to abandon Nemanja Matic pursuit?
Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta seemingly denies that his side will attempt to sign Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic in January. Read more.

Roma 'table offer for Chris Smalling'
Roma offer Manchester United in the region of £8.5m for central defender Chris Smalling, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United, Juventus 'lead the race for Erling Haaland'
Manchester United and Juventus are the two favourites for Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Haaland, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'learn Lautaro Martinez asking price'
Inter Milan reportedly inform Manchester United that the prIce for Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez is £96m. Read more.

Paul Pogba 'was close to Paris Saint-Germain move over summer'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba came close to joining Paris Saint-Germain over the summer, according to a report. Read more.

Juventus want Tahith Chong from Manchester United?
Juventus eye a swoop for Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong, according to a report. Read more.