Manchester United are enjoying some time off in between Premier League and FA Cup responsibilities, and that leaves time for plenty of speculation about the club's transfer business.
The arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not expected to prompt any extravagant January spending, but that doesn't mean United will do nothing at all in the winter window. This time last year they made three loan signings, with Dutch striker Wout Weghorst among the trio, and they have already been clearing some space in their squad.
United exercised a break clause in Sergio Reguilon's loan deal at the start of the window and sent Donny van de Beek on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Another member of the first-team squad completed a move in the middle of the month, with Hannibal Mejbri joining Sevilla on loan. So, might United follow up the exits with an entrance or two? Here are the latest lines from around Old Trafford.
Mateo Mejia has completed a permanent move from Manchester United to Sevilla. The Spain-born forward, a Colombia under-20 international, leaves Old Trafford without a senior competitive game under his belt.
The 20-year-old was involved for United in pre-season, playing in the friendly against Wrexham. He also made nine appearances in Premier League 2 this term, scoring three goals and adding five assists, and played three times in the EFL Trophy.
United reportedly have a sell-on clause in the deal but have not received a fee for the youngster. Mejia will link up with the Spanish side's B team, Sevilla Atletico, who are managed by Jesus Galvan.
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