Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim's January transfer disappointment must be answered before the next transfer window

Manchester United signed defenders Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven during the January transfer window but failed to seal a deal for a much-needed striker ahead of the second half of the season

Rio Ferdinand has named the player his former club Manchester United should sign on transfer deadline day. United fans are desperate for the club to do some business on the final day of the January transfer window, especially after watching the team lose 2-0 at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Manchester United have prioritised summer spending amid their decision not to recruit a goalscorer in the winter transfer window, with a new forward set to be targeted in the close season.

Manchester United have secured the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce for a fee of £25.2million ($31.2m; €30m) plus £4.2m in add-ons. Dorgu is United’s second signing of the January window after teenage centre-back Ayden Heaven’s arrival from Arsenal was confirmed on Saturday.

A source has told ESPN that United also explored the possibility of re-signing Álvaro Fernández from Benfica but Dorgu was their top target in January after impressing in Italy

Manchester United have clinched the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce for an initial £25m. The Denmark international, who is their second signing of the weekend after bringing in teenage defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal,

New Manchester United signing Patrick Dorgu promises to bring intensity and energy to the club after his arrival from Lecce. The 20-year-old has been the Red Devils’ most significant signing of the winter transfer window,