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Tuesday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Pedro Goncalves, Dayot Upamecano, David Carmo

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Tuesday, February 2.

The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Manchester United to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.

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

Tuesday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:


Manchester United 'make enquiry for £53m Pedro Goncalves'

Sporting Lisbon's Pedro Goncalves celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in January 2021© Reuters

Manchester United have reportedly made an enquiry to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves.

The 22-year-old, who spent two seasons in the academy at Wolverhampton Wanderers, has performed well for the Portuguese giants who are flying high at the top of the Primeira Liga table.

Portuguese outlet Record reports that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is interested in the playmaker and would be open to adding him to his side in the summer.

Goncalves is currently under contract with Sporting until 2025 but has a release clause believed to be worth £53m, a fee which United are reportedly willing to meet.

The Red Devils are understood to have made an approach for the player last month although no deal was agreed, while Liverpool are also keen to make a move next summer.

Goncalves has been one of Sporting's key players in their quest to win the league title, scoring 12 goals in 13 Primeira Liga matches and providing two assists.



Manchester United 'not interested in Dayot Upamecano'

RB Leipzig defencer Dayot Upamecano pictured in October 2019© Reuters

Manchester United are seemingly no longer in the running to sign in-demand RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano.

The Red Devils were rumoured to have showed a strong interest in the France international as they seek a new long-term partner for Harry Maguire.

Upamecano's agent confirmed on Monday that there is a €42.5m (£37.45m) release clause in the defender's contract that kicks in at the end of the season.

However, United do not appear to be among those in the hunt to land the 22-year-old.

That is according to Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who has revealed that Chelsea and Liverpool are the two other teams rivalling the European champions for Upamecano.

"There are two other clubs interested in Dayot," Rummenigge told Sky Deutschland.

"When clubs like Chelsea or Liverpool are interested in him, it shows what qualities the player has."

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Monday afternoon that his side will not bring in any new recruits before tonight's deadline.

Following the Red Devils' failure to sign a new centre-back, outcast Phil Jones will now be added to their Premier League squad for the rest of the season.


More transfer news from Manchester United:

Liverpool 'see two bids for Braga's David Carmo rejected'
Liverpool have reportedly seen two bids rejected by Braga for central defender David Carmo, before agreeing a deal to sign Schalke 04's Ozan Kabak. Read more.

Dayot Upamecano agent confirms interest from two Premier League clubs
Agent Volker Struth confirms that Dayot Upamecano is wanted by two English clubs, but Bayern Munich remain the frontrunners to sign the RB Leipzig defender. Read more.

Manchester United's Teden Mengi joins Wayne Rooney's Derby on loan
The 18-year-old has joined Wayne Rooney's Rams for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Manchester United 'will not sanction exit for Daniel James'
A report claims that Daniel James will remain at Manchester United for the rest of the season in a blow to Leeds United and three other Premier League clubs. Read more.

Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano bid 'depends on David Alaba exit'
Bayern Munich will reportedly only move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano if David Alaba leaves on a free transfer. Read more.

Transfer Deadline Day Live: Liverpool bring in two defensive signings
All the latest from the final day of the window. Read more.

Transfer Deadline Day Live: Liverpool bring in two defensive signings
All the latest from the final day of the window. Read more.

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