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Manchester United have been quiet in the first half of the January transfer window, not sanctioning a single arrival or departure from Ruben Amorim’s senior squad. However, the last two weeks before the winter deadline promise to get going among several uncertain futures and plenty of areas to address.

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho account for the current transfer rumor mill buzzing around Old Trafford.

Express Sport provides all the latest news on the pair of high-profile strikers, as well as an update on a potential exciting recruit to replace one or both.

Napoli accept Alejandro Garnacho’s contract

According to Calciomercato, Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Garnacho for a transfer in January.

The 20-year-old winger is claimed to have given the go-ahead to a five-year deal in Italy worth £2.5m-a-year after tax, which is slightly less than what he earns at United.

Antonio Conte has identified Garnacho as his dream replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who will soon join Paris Saint-Germain in a £59m deal.

However, the Red Devils are said to value the academy graduate at no less than £70m, a fee Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is hesitant to reach this month.

Ruben Amorim expects Alejandro Garnacho to stay

Amorim has hinted that he expects Garnacho to remain at Old Trafford beyond the January transfer window, claiming he has a big future in his plans.

“It’s clear (that Garnacho has a big future). He has talent. He has to learn to play in a different position. He has to play better inside,” the United boss explained ahead of Thursday’s clash with Southampton.

“He’s improving a lot in the rebounding position when he doesn’t have the ball. But when he does, sometimes he’s not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past.

“I prefer to defend and then build up with the whole team to reach the final third. He finds the best way to play in this system.

“He’s improving in training. He started the last game. Let’s see tomorrow. I think he changed the way he sees himself.”

Man Utd in Bryan Mbeumo race

United are one of three Premier League heavyweights in the race to sign Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo this month, reports claim.

According to French outlet RMC Sport, United have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in gathering all the necessary information about the 25-year-old Frenchman.

And all three clubs are said to be considering whether to launch a pursuit of the red-hot goalscorer before the January deadline.

Amorim could sanction a stunning blow if Rashford, Garnacho or both depart in the coming weeks, although any prospect of that is currently on the unlikely side of the fence.