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Saturday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Facundo Pellistri, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Braut Haaland

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Saturday, January 30.

The January transfer window is now open, with Manchester United continuing to be linked with a host of big names.

The Red Devils have already agreed a deal to sign Amad Traore, and could look to bolster their ranks further to build on an encouraging first half of the season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Saturday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:


Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri 'joining Alaves on six-month loan deal'

General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford taken August 2018© Reuters

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Alaves for Facundo Pellistri to spend the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign on loan with the La Liga outfit.

Club Brugge had emerged as suitors for the 19-year-old, who is yet to make his first-team debut for United since arriving from Penarol last summer.

However, Pellistri is said to have favoured a switch to Spain, with Alaves recently named as the favourites to sign the Uruguayan on a six-month loan deal.

According to the Manchester Evening News, a deal has now been agreed with the La Liga club, and the teenager will travel to Spain over the weekend to finalise a move.

Pellistri has scored three times at Under-21s and Under-23s level for United but has recently been unavailable for selection due to a positive coronavirus test.

Alaves currently sit 18th in the La Liga table ahead of this weekend's clash with Getafe.



Man United 'will target Ousmane Dembele if Jadon Sancho bid fails'

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele pictured in September 2020© Reuters

Manchester United will reportedly attempt to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona if the club again fail to complete a move for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.

The Red Devils were strongly linked with Sancho during last summer's transfer window but were unable to come to an agreement with BVB, who are believed to have refused to drop their £108m asking price.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were also said to be exploring a loan deal for Dembele, but the transfer window closed with the France international still at Camp Nou.

According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, the 20-time English champions are still interested in the World Cup winner and could make a bid if they fail to secure a deal for Sancho.

Dembele has been a regular for Ronald Koeman's side during the current season, making 21 appearances in all competitions, contributing six goals and three assists in the process.

Sancho, meanwhile, has only scored twice in the Bundesliga this term, but the England international has managed six goals and 13 assists in 23 outings in total.

United have recently signed two right-sided attackers in the shape of Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo, but the pair are seen as players for the future, with the former heading out on loan and the latter set to feature for the club's Under-23s side on Saturday.


More transfer news from Manchester United:

Manchester City 'intent on signing a new striker this summer'
Manchester City will reportedly prioritise bringing a new striker to the Etihad Stadium this summer. Read more.

Manchester United, Liverpool 'interested in Ibrahima Konate'
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate, according to a report. Read more.

West Ham sign Said Benrahma on permanent deal
Said Benrahma moved from Brentford last year. Read more.

Manchester City 'not interested in signing David Alaba'
Manchester City are reportedly not interested in signing Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. Read more.

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