Man Utd transfer news: United 'in talks' over winger as deadline day deal collapses

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Ruben Amorim is set to mis out on a key transfer target. (Image: Getty)

It was another harsh reality check for Ruben Amorim and his players at Old Trafford yesterday as they were beaten 2-0 at home to Crystal Palace. And in light of their 13th Premier League defeat of the season, attention will now turn to bolstering the squad for the remainder of the campaign.

But time is running out for the Portuguese boss to get players in, with the transfer window closing at 11pm tonight.

When asked about his intentions after the Palace defeat, Amorim insisted he would be leaving deals to the hierarchy, saying: “That is with a lot of people in the club. I focus on the next game."

Express Sport rounds up the biggest transfer stories currently coming out of Old Trafford….

Bitter blow over Bayern star

On Sunday morning, United appeared the clear favourites to sign striker Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich on deadline day. But that deal has now reportedly collapsed after the two clubs failed to agree terms on the move.

According to multiple reports, the Premier League club were only seeking a temporary loan deal for the 19-year-old until the end of the season. Bayern, however, wanted to cash in on the French star and favoured a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to buy.

Barring an unlikely U-turn from one party, Tel, despite his desire to head to Old Trafford, won’t become a United player. And that blow could be compounded by Arsenal now eying an opportunity to capitalise as they also look to bring a forward in before the deadline.

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The Red Devils look set to miss out on Mathys Tel. (Image: Getty)
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United ‘hold talks’ with Villa star

A potential alternative to Tel is seemingly already being line-up by club bosses. According to Sky Germany, United have held talks with Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey.

The Jamaican international signed a new deal at the club in February 2024, which runs until the summer of 2027. But United will be hoping that Villa are open to sale while they can still command a decent fee for the 27-year-old.

Rashford leaves at last

The Marcus Rashford saga at United has dragged on since before the January window even opened. But his loan move to Aston Villa has finally been confirmed.

And the England international said in a statement: "I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.

"I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision - I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started.

"I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season."