Quiet day expected with Zirkzee seemingly happy to fight for place
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Manchester United have been consistent throughout this transfer window, saying they would only be active if one of their main targets was available.
It is why they tried to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65 from Bournemouth, then told Ruben Amorim they were not willing to spend the funds on alternative signings to bolster his squad in January, triggering the conflict that ultimately led to the Portuguese' exit.
Michael Carrick said "never say never" on Friday, but with Joshua Zirkzee seemingly happy to fight for his place - the Netherlands forward was part of the celebratory pile-on of Benjamin Sesko after he scored the winner against Fulham on Sunday - and United viewing Casemiro as a key starter even though he will leave in the summer, the chances of significant business are not great.
Ethan Wheatley's long-agreed loan to League One Bradford City will be completed, while Gibraltar international James Scanlon - who scored a hat-trick on under-21 duty last month - is also set for a temporary move away from Old Trafford on deadline day.