Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag axes summer signing and opens new contract talks

Manchester United need something special to kick-start their painful campaign.

United are seventh in the Premier League and an alarming nine points behind Arsenal in fourth after their latest defeat. Erik ten Hag's side, who are already out of Europe, were beaten 2-1 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in their most recent outing.

Yet the transfer window is now open, giving Ten Hag the opportunity to bring in reinforcements. The United boss won't have much money to spend this month, but it's hoped they can bring in one or two players and get rid of some deadwood within the squad. With that in mind, here are the latest transfer headlines from Old Trafford...

Sergio Reguilon has returned to parent club Tottenham. United signed the 27-year-old left-back on a season-long loan in August after losing Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia to injury. The deal included a break clause in January, one which has now been activated.

Reguilon made 12 appearances for United during his loan spell, with the right-footed Diogo Dalot often preferred at left-back. United's decision to cut Regulion's loan spell short gives the defender the entire month to find another club, if Spurs let him leave again.

United have opened contract talks with Shola Shoretire, according to the Manchester Evening News. They want the 19-year-old winger to sign a new long-term deal before allowing him to complete a loan spell and gain valuable first-team experience.

It's believed clubs in the Championship are lining up to sign Shoretire, who made 16 League One appearances for Bolton during a loan spell last season. The teenager hasn't played a first-team game for United this season, having made his debut in February 2021.

Ten Hag is hopeful of having first-choice goalkeeper