The January transfer window has been closed for a week now and despite Manchester United winning at the weekend, strong focus remains on improving Ruben Amorim's squad.

Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven arrived in the winter window but there remains plenty to do in the transfer market for United to return to the pinnacle of English football. At least three positions require reinforcements.

Unlike previous windows, it seems as though those in charge at Old Trafford are putting in the ground work to ensure business is done early. Here, The Manchester Evening News takes a look at the latest from around the club in the last knockings of the January window.

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Scouts watch priority target

Geovany Quenda is a player that has been linked with a move to United ever since Amorim swapped Lisbon for Manchester. It's expected that they will look to sign him once the season ends.

According to Portuguese outlet Record, officials were in attendance for Sporting's 1-1 draw with Porto on Friday to watch the teenager. The report also adds that they will watch him again on Tuesday against Borussia Dortmund.

Previous reports have stated that United have already agreed a £50m fee for Quenda. The 17-year-old is viewed as a perfect candidate to improve Amorim's wing-back options.

MEN Sport says: "Alongside Gyokeres, Quenda almost feels guaranteed to follow Amorim to United in the summer. The fact that reports in Portugal are stating the club are laying down roots in Lisbon for the transfer already is encouraging.

"However, they can't mess about like they did with Dorgu. The left-back was on their radar from the start of the window but didn't arrive until the final days. United must get Quenda in early to give him and Amorim the best chance to succeed.

"Ideally, the same officials will be watching Gyokeres..."

Free transfers eyed

Now this is a surprising one but one that could make sense. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, United are considering a swoop for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The forward's contract at Goodison Park expires in the summer and is reportedly one of five players United want to sign this summer on a free transfer. Jonathan David, Angel Gomes, Leroy Sane and Jonathan Tah are all on their radar.

Fichajes reports that United are keen to dip into the free market window amid concerns of FFP.

MEN Sport says: "Calvert-Lewin should have a bold line across his name. He shouldn't be considered by United. His injury record speaks for itself and he's not the prolific bagsman Amorim needs.

"The other four, however, would all improve the squad. However, it'll almost be impossible to land them all with other big teams putting in the word to land them. FFP concerns mean United simply have to look at these options and move quickly before their rivals do."