Manchester United's transfer priority in the final 12 days of the window has never been clearer: sign a new central midfielder.

For all United's overall performance in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal was positive, and they have spent north of £200million on a dangerous new front three of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, their need for a new midfielder is glaringly obvious.

It is no secret Ruben Amorim wants fresh energy to play alongside captain Bruno Fernandes at the base of his midfield and it is clear, despite starting on Sunday, 33-year-old Casemiro isn't that man.

Kobbie Mainoo, who was an unused substitute against the Gunners, is out of favour and Manuel Ugarte has been underwhelming since signing from PSG last summer. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL pac

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