The transfer window may be closed, but rumours and speculation continue to swirl as Manchester United eye possible January reinforcements.

After a summer which saw them let Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez leave without bringing in a direct replacement, an attacker is thought to be the club's priority when the transfer window reopens.

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

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'to fund moves for Erling Braut Haaland, Saul Niguez'
Manchester United's hierarchy reportedly resolves to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer requisite funds for the club to sign Erling Braut Haaland and Saul Niguez next summer. Read more.

Arsenal 'prepared to spend £13m on Manchester United defender Chris Smalling'
Arsenal are reportedly willing to splash out £13m on Manchester United defender Chris Smalling in next summer's transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale rules out Premier League return?
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale allegedly rules out the possibility of a return to the Premier League in one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.

James Maddison 'on verge of new Leicester City deal'
Leicester City are reportedly ready to hand midfielder James Maddison a new long-term contract at the King Power Stadium. Read more.