Thursday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Mario Mandzukic, Lautaro Martinez, Jadon Sancho

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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'close to completing Mario Mandzukic deal'
Manchester United are reportedly very close to completing a deal for Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Emre Can 'allowed to leave Juventus' amid Manchester United talk
Juventus midfielder Emre Can, who has been linked with Manchester United, will be allowed to leave Turin in January, according to a report. Read more.

Roma poised to complete Chris Smalling deal?
Roma are still confident of signing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling on a permanent deal, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'face intense competition for Jadon Sancho'
Manchester United will face competition from five other European giants for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United want Lautaro Martinez in January?
Manchester United eye a January move for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'learn Mario Mandzukic asking price'
Manchester United can sign Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic for £4.6m in January, according to a report. Read more.