Man Utd transfers: Ten Hag to ‘trigger’ secret transfer clause after £100m blow

Manchester United will be getting down to their January transfer window work sooner rather than later.

The window opens in just over a week. The club hierarchy have already confirmed that the Red Devils are not expecting to be busy throughout the month, but that has not stopped a whole host of players being linked with moves to Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, an array of Erik ten Hag’s stars could leave before January is out; Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek and Casemiro all among those who could be sold. Here's a look at all of the stand-out Manchester United transfer rumours over the past 24 hours...

Sofyan Amrabat is set to commit to a new contract with Fiorentina following Man United’s decision not to sign him on a permanent deal. The Moroccan midfielder joined the Red Devils on loan in the summer with an option to sign him permanently.

According to reports, Ten Hag has already made up his mind to send him back to the Serie A club once the deal comes to an end. Previous reports claimed that Fiorentina slotted a clause into Amrabat's contract to automatically extend his deal after Man United refused to include an obligation to buy Amrabat.

The 27-year-old has made 17 appearances for the club so far but has struggled to make a real impression. Read the full story here

Manchester United have been told that it would cost around £100m to sign Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite. The Red Devils have previously been linked with the defender as they aim to recruit a new centre-back.

A deal will be very expensive though. According to The I, Branthwaite’s current club would not entertain any offers below £100m.

Tottenham have also been linked with a move for the defender. He is not the only Everton star that Man United are interested in. The Red