PL rivals pushing to sign 21-yo star this month, audacious move “will ring alarm bells” at United – report

Manchester United’s initial plan was to keep Ruben Amorim at the helm at least until the end of the season. However, he was shown the exit door early this month after a breakdown in relations.   This abrupt move may have also impacted United’s transfer plans, with INEOS likely to wait for a new permanent manager before spending a significant fee on any signing. Ahead of the winter transfer window, the Red Devils were strongly linked with Conor Gallagher, who is now headed to Tottenham Hotspur. Furthermore, Spurs are plotting an audacious move for another United target. Manchester United “rocked” by Tottenham’s transfer plans Manchester United have been closely monitoring Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton. The Mancunians are expected to wait until the summer transfer window to make a move for them. According to Teamtalk, Tottenham Hotspur view Wharton as their “dream” midfield target, having already made “initial moves towards understanding the possibilities around signing” the Palace gem.  The report states: “Spurs will spare no expense when putting hard figures on the table, both in terms of the transfer fee and player wages.” It is added that the North London outfit’s “firm move” will “ring alarm bells up at Old Trafford.” Manchester United facing midfield dilemma Meanwhile, United could face a battle to keep hold of Kobbie Mainoo even after Amorim’s sacking.  On Tuesday, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Mainoo remains desperate for regular minutes. As such, the academy graduate would still be open to a loan move in January if his “opportunities are going to be limited” under Carrick. Mainoo has made just two starts across all competitions this term. Napoli remain interested in signing the England midfielder on loan. Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!