Amad Diallo scored a stunning late hat-trick as Manchester United turned what seemed certain to be a humiliating defeat into a thrilling victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. United appeared to be heading for a fourth consecutive top-flight home defeat for the first time since 1930 as they laboured badly trying to overcome a Southampton side who had won just once all season and suffered a 5-0 home loss to Brentford on their last league outing.

Manchester United are midway through the January transfer window and are yet to make any notable moves in this year’s winter market. Outgoings are required if United are to press on with bolstering

Napoli have approached Manchester United over the availability of Alejandro Garnacho, but the Italian club’s proposal is not being entertained at Old Trafford as things stand. The Athletic reported on January 7 that United would reluctantly consider selling homegrown players,