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The January transfer window his now reached day five and Manchester United have used it to cut their squad so far.
Erik ten Hag has loaned Donny van den Beek out to Eintracht Frankfurt with Jadon Sancho on the brink of completing his own temporary move. Sergio Reguilon has also returned to Tottenham while the future of Raphael Varane remains in the balance after the club declined to trigger a contract extension.
But the fans are also eagerly awaiting news on incomings. The likes of Crystal Palace star Michael Olise have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, although with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new investment not yet available to the manager, Ten Hag's spending may be limited.
Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest transfer news from Old Trafford...
Reguilon responds to Old Trafford axe
Sergio Reguilon says it was "a privilege" to play for Manchester United after the Red Devils ended his loan agreement and sent him back to Tottenham.
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Reguilon's contract was cancelled after United utilised a break clause in the loan agreement which had been included in the initial deal with his parent club. Reguilon will now return to injury-hit Spurs and the defender thanked the United fans for their support during his time at the club.
"It has been great to play for Manchester United and I just want to say thank you to the club, the fans and my teammates," he said. "It was a privilege to play for this huge club. I wish all the best for the Red Devils."
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Sergio Reguilon has left Manchester United (Graham Wilson/Action Plus/REX/Shutterstock)Fernandes sends Van de Beek message
Club captain Bruno Fernandes has sent Donny van de Beek a good luck message on social media after his Old Trafford exit.
The Dutch midfielder, 26, has endured a nightmare three-and-a-half year spell in the Premier League since moving to United in a £40million deal from Ajax in the summer of 2020. B ut will now have the chance to kickstart his career on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.
In a comment shared on Van de Beek's post confirming his United exit, Fernandes posted: "Keep that smile bro," complete with a heart emoji which was acknowledged by the outgoing midfield maestro.
Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek (Ash Donelon/Manchester United FC)Read the full story here.
United trio handed contract extensions
Manchester United have confirmed extensions have been triggered in the contracts of first-team players Hannibal Mejbri, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof.
"We are talking with Rapha Varane and with Anthony Martial," Ten Hag told reporters in his press conference on Thursday. "And we have triggered the options on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Hannibal."
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Pressed on the potential departures of the French duo, the Dutch manager said. "I think that is an internal discussion between the club and the player."