Transfer news LIVE: Fernandez swap deal from Man Utd, Mudryk announcement, big offers from Newcastle

With the January transfer window opening tomorrow, clubs are working hard to ensure they have deals in place to strengthen their squads for the second half of the campaign. Liverpool and Chelsea are the first to draw blood, signing Cody Gakpo and David Fatro Fofana respectively.

Given that Erik ten Hag was pushing to sign Gakpo, top powers Manchester United will want to make sure their manager doesn't come out of the transfer window feeling aggrieved compared to his rivals. The Red Devils are looking for a striker and a midfielder, with Benfica's Enzo Fernandez as their prime target.

The Argentina international showed his potential at the Qatar World Cup earlier this month, catching the attention of Chelsea and Liverpool. With the Glazers looking to sell United, investment in the coming window is unlikely and so the recruitment team will need to be resourceful if they are to land the £105m-rated 21-year-old. /p>

The Old Trafford side aren't the only side in the market for a No.9 next month either, with several other 'Big Six' sides looking for reinforcements in the final third, including including league leaders Arsenal. And with transfer fees already inflated, a monumental window could loom on the horizon.

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