So far this season, Manchester United has taken a lot of steps forward and then backward.

In 2024, Erik ten Hag’s team will be trying to catch up to the big boys in the Premier League. He will be hoping that the new year will bring them a fresh start and a lot more stability. After a tҺrilling return win over Aston Villa, a shоcking loss at Nottingham Forest quickly took away the shine.

Ten Hag is still holding on to his job by a thread, even though there is more pressure on him, and a new backer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is keeping a close eye on him. Now that January is here, United’s new football operations team can make moves. Will they back the boss? Look at all the new rumors about Old Trafford here from Mirror Football.

Donny departs

United have completed their first exit of the January transfer window to get the ball rolling as Donny van de Beek moves on to Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Dutch midfielder looks to have finally put an end to his nightmare spell at Old Trafford, as he heads to the Bundesliga on an initial loan deal, though Frankfurt holds the option of making the move permanent next summer for a cut-price fee.

Donny van de Beek has left Manchester United on loan ( Image: PA)

It would represent a significant financial loss for United should Van de Beek – who has already had one failed loan spell at Everton – do enough to convince Frankfurt to activate the clause in the summer.

‘Astronomical’ Yoro fee demanded

United will have to stump up the cash if they want to persuade Lille to part company with Leny Yoro.

Centre-back Yoro, 18, has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford either this month or in the summer, though United could face competition for Manchester City for the in-demand youngster, reports Le10Sport (via Sport Witness ).

In any event, United’s hands are tied in January as Lille have slapped an ‘astronomical’ figure to let Yoro go, which would prove virtually impossible for the Red Devils without selling players of their own as they continue to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Varane feels he’s being forced out

Raphael Varane’s Manchester United contract is up in June