Manchester United's reported £40m transfer target Joao Gomes will miss the Wolves clash through suspension after he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will miss the opportunity to scout one of his midfield transfer targets in action next week when they face Wolves in the Premier League . The position is an area of priority for Jason Wilcox next month after investing over £200milllion elsewhere back in the summer.

United are expected to weigh up their options in January when the transfer window opens. The Reds bolstered their squad with a new goalkeeper, striker and two additional forwards in the previous window, but failed to secure a new central midfielder.

A potential deal for Carlos Baleba fell through after Brighton and Hove

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