Man Utd transfer news: Olise disagreement emerges as Sancho verdict given

At the halfway point of the January transfer window, Manchester United have some decisions to make about their squad.

There were positives on Sunday in the 2-2 draw with Spurs, with Erik ten Hag's team twice taking the lead in front of the watching Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The new minority owner expects his investment to be ratified in February, but there are still two weeks for the club to decide if new recruits are needed.

Last season, United were restricted to loan additions, bringing Jack Butland, Marcel Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst into the squad. It's been quieter so far this winter, but more moves could follow.

Many are certainly expecting a busy summer at the very least, with reinforcements arguably needed in wide areas. That's some of our focus as we bring you the latest lines from around Old Trafford.

Manchester United continue to be linked with a summer move to Manchester United, but not everyone behind the scenes is thought to be on the same page. United have bought players from Crystal Palace in the past, but the struggles of Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Old Trafford has prompted questions about a third swoop.

Wan-Bissaka, who joined for £50m in 2019, hasn't kicked on as hoped in five years at the club. United exercised an option to extend his contract until the end of next season, but have been tipped to offer him to Palace as part of a deal for Olise.

United are unlikely to be the only team in for Olise, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City also linked. An ability to offer Wan-Bissaka back to his boyhood club is something the others can't offer, though.

Raphael Varane remains free to talk to other clubs after United declined to automatically trigger a one-year contract extension for the defender. All is