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Man Utd flop targeted for January move as Cristiano Ronaldo costs come to light

With the January transfer window just around the corner, Manchester United continue to be linked with plenty of incomings and outgoings as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to address the issues within his squad.

The club had a successful summer window as they sealed long-term target Jadon Sancho, former Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane and fan favourite Cristiano Ronaldo in one of the most exciting summers fans can remember.

Those transfers all came at a cost, however, and to balance the books, some of their fringe men may need to depart in January.

Indeed, Anthony Martial, having barely had a look in this term, is being linked to Juventus almost as a de facto replacement for Ronaldo.

It all comes just as Premier League football gets back up and running after the international break with the players now back in for training - but with Solskjaer still under pressure.

Here are Mirror Football's latest Manchester United headlines.

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Fans have been left enthralled by Cristiano Ronaldo's performances following his return to Old Trafford (Manchester United via Getty Images)

Players' mood in training

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his players returned to the training ground this week after a few days off, with those free of international duties starting their preparations for Saturday's trip to Watford while waiting for others to return.

Recent defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City have dented United's top-four hopes, ensuring they will remain adrift of their rivals regardless of this weekend's results.

However, as under-pressure manager Solskjaer welcomed his squad back to training, we were given a glimpse of a squad in fine spirits and ready to attack the task ahead of them with a huge week of football on the horizon.

Read the full story here.

Ronaldo's true cost

Manchester United's wage bill has risen by nearly 25 per cent following the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford.

Ronaldo rejoined United after 12 years away, his £550,000-a-week salary, plus the signings of Raphael Varane, Jadon Sancho and Tom Heaton causing the sharp increase in the wage bill.

The return of Ronaldo and the other three summer signings have added almost £1.3million a week to United's wage bill, according to the club's latest financial results.

Wages for the three months leading up to September 30 rocketed to £88.5m, a rise of £16.6m and a 23.1 per cent increase on the prior yearly-quarter.

Read the full story here.

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Martial to leave in January?

Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Martial in the January transfer window.

Martial, 25, continues to face an uncertain future at Old Trafford after a lack of first-team minutes under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Frenchman was linked with a move to Serie A in the summer with Inter, but any move failed to materialise.

But now, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, The Old Lady are now considering a move for Martial in the coming months.

Read the full story here.

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