Man United 'plan quick agreement' for Ruben Amorim favourite as scouting mission emerges

Manchester United are reportedly putting plans in place ahead of the January transfer window.

United have been heavily linked with several potential new signings ahead of the New Year as new head coach Ruben Amorim begins to assess his squad. The new United boss will be taking charge of training for the first time this week ahead of the return of Premier League action.

Sunday will see United face Ipswich Town in the top flight in what will be Amorim's first match in the dugout, as well as the Reds' first fixture after the November international break. Amorim is expected to speak to the media for the first time later this week ahead of his Premier League debut as a head coach.

Away from the action on the pitch, MEN Sport takes a look at some of the latest United transfer news and gossip to generate headlines over the last 24 hours.

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United are continuing to be linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon forward Geovany Quenda. According to Portuguese news outlet A Bola, United are pressing ahead to try and sign Quenda to add to Amorim's squad.

The report claims that United want to swiftly reach an agreement with Sporting to sign Quenda. United will reportedly submit an offer in excess of €40million (£33.5million), although it remains to be seen if Sporting will stand firm with a fee closer to the player's release clause of €100million (£83million).

Reports elsewhere have previously claimed that United will face competition from Newcastle and Chelsea for Quenda's signature. The 17-year-old has scored two goals with two assists in 18 appearances for Sporting this season.

Elsewhere, United are being linked with a move for Galatasaray forward Yunus Akgun. According to Turkish news outlet Sabah, Amorim wanted to sign Akgun during his time as Sporting manager and is now looking to bring the player to Old Trafford.

The report claims that United are continuing to scout Akgun ahead of the January transfer window. Akgun, 24, has scored six goals with two assists across 16 appearances for Galatasaray this season.