Act early! Post: Manchester United would prefer to sign a new midfielder before the World Cup in case they suddenly increase their price

In the Manchester United column updated today by the "Daily Mail" on November 12, reporter Wheeler introduced the latest developments of Manchester United in the transfer market.

They are trying to reduce the wage bill - this is one of the reasons why the team is unwilling to renew Casemiro's contract with a weekly salary of 375,000 pounds. This could put them at a disadvantage in competition with Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, who could also overwhelm them in transfer fees.

Manchester United prefers to sign a new midfielder before the World Cup to avoid a sudden surge in value if they perform well in the World Cup. In this case, Manchester United may have to turn to cheaper new targets.

At present, the possibility of Manchester United signing someone in the winter window cannot be ruled out. Gallagher may become a loan option with a view to signing permanently for 45 million pounds in the future summer window. The player is happy in Spain, but most of his appearances for Atletico this season have been as substitutes and he hopes to get more playing opportunities before the World Cup.

The winter window transaction also allows Manchester United to explore the possibility of Menu leaving the team. The latter still wants to loan out after his request to join Naples in the last summer window was rejected.

Amorim is reluctant to lose any players as his squad is thin, but Menu has started just one game this season and, like Gallagher, hopes to improve his prospects in the England squad.