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Manchester United are expected to dip their hands into their pockets in January despite Erik ten Hag‘s insistence otherwise. Following a dire 3-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday the Red Devils are now under more pressure than ever to bring in new players, particularly in the centre of the park.

Scott McTominay dropped a clanger at Old Trafford at the weekend and there are increasing concerns about his ability to hold his own as a midfielder. United lack stability in the middle and are on the lookout for a deep-lying player.

In what would undoubtedly be a shock swoop, United are reportedly weighing up a move for Manchester City‘s Kalvin Phillips. The Manchester rivals rarely do business with each other so to strike a deal now would come as a surprise although the Sky Blues are understood to be desperate to get rid of the Englishman, who has made just 16 Premier League appearances across one and a half seasons at the Etihad.

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