Wednesday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erling Haaland, James Maddison

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 boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'wanted rid of nine players'
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer allegedly wanted to part ways with nine players during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Barcelona leading race for Erling Haaland?
Barcelona are allegedly leading the race to sign Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Haaland during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid join race for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison?
Real Madrid are allegedly contemplating whether to join the race to sign Leicester City midfielder James Maddison. Read more.

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala insists he never wanted Manchester United move
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala claims that he never had any interest in joining either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur during the summer. Read more.

Manchester United want Declan Rice, Kalidou Koulibaly?
Manchester United are reportedly considering buying West Ham United defensive midfielder Declan Rice and Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly in January. Read more.

Everton to rival Manchester United in Moussa Dembele pursuit?
Everton are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United in their pursuit of £40m rated Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. Read more.