The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Manchester United to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Sunday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:

Manchester United to rival Liverpool for Raphinha?

Manchester United could allegedly battle Liverpool for the signature of Leeds United attacker Raphinha during this summer's transfer window.

The 24-year-old has been in impressive form for the Whites during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring four times and contributing four assists in 17 Premier League appearances.

A recent report claimed that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had identified the Brazilian as his leading transfer target, having been impressed with his form since arriving in England last year.

However, according to the Manchester Evening News, United could be prepared to rival the Reds for Raphinha, who is thought to still have a close relationship with Bruno Fernandes, having played alongside the Portugal international at Sporting Lisbon.

Leeds would be in a strong position when it comes to any potential negotiations, though, as they have the right-sided attacker on a contract until June 2024.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has allegedly been promised transfer funds to improve his squad during this summer's transfer window.

Manchester United's Juan Mata to return to Spain this summer?

Manchester United attacker Juan Mata could reportedly return to Spain at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old's existing deal at Old Trafford is due to expire this summer, although the Red Devils do have the option of activating an additional 12 months on the agreement.

A recent report claimed that United were yet to decide whether to activate the extension, with the experienced attacker struggling for regular action during the 2020-21 campaign.

Mata has only featured on 10 occasions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this term, while he has not played in the Premier League since the middle of December.

According to AS, the Spaniard could return to La Liga this summer, although the report does not mention a possible destination for the attacker.

Mata started his career with Real Madrid before moving to Valencia and represented Los Che on 174 occasions in all competitions ahead of a switch to Chelsea in the summer of 2011.

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