Two Man Utd stars to push for January exits?

Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee could push for exits when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

Mainoo was eager to pursue a loan spell away from the Red Devils last summer, but he was denied the opportunity by the hierarchy.

He has since struggled for regular playing time and he is likely to push for a new challenge away from the Red Devils at the turn of the year.

Mainoo dreams of making the World Cup squad with England and believes leaving United would present the best opportunity for that to happen.

Alongside him, Zirkzee is prepared to move on after falling out-of-favour. He has become the third-choice striker at the Mancunian giants.

Zirkzee is reportedly surprised by Ruben Amorim's treatment of him. He did not expect to become a regular on the substitutes' bench this term.

If there is a permanent transfer offer, the Red Devils could seek to recruit a marquee midfielder with the funds recouped in January.