Wednesday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Erling Braut Haaland, Juan Mata, Paul Pogba

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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'to make January move for Erling Braut Haaland'
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make an approach for Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Braut Haaland during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United 'confident of beating Liverpool to Jadon Sancho'
Manchester United are confident of beating Liverpool to the signature of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane 'rejects Christian Eriksen, Fabian Ruiz in favour of Paul Pogba'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly rejects moves for Christian Eriksen and Fabian Ruiz in favour of pursuing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.

Roma 'ready to increase Chris Smalling bid'
Roma are allegedly ready to increase their bid for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling to £13m as they bid to keep the loanee at Stadio Olimpico. Read more.

Manchester United staff 'convinced Erling Braut Haaland will join in January'
Staff at Manchester United are reportedly convinced that Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland will move to Old Trafford over the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United 'eyeing move for Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu'
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a potential move for Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.