Bruno out, January hunt begins – and City lurk too

Manchester United sit seventh after losing 2-1 to Aston Villa, with Bruno Fernandes sidelined for about a month by a hamstring injury. Ruben Amorim is eyeing midfield cover, targeting Ruben Neves and Bournemouth’s Semenyo—though so are Manchester City.

If transfer rumours were trophies, United would top the league by Christmas.