Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Fabio Coentrao in, Wayne Rooney out?

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 It has not all been plain sailing for David Moyes since he took the reins at Manchester United in the summer.

But with 2014 ticking round on the Old Trafford calendars fans were content in the knowledge that one or two new faces would be on their way to cheer the gloom.

Alas, that doesn't appear to be the case with the Scot now indicating he may NOT be signing anybody in January.

Here's the best of the United-related chatter from the Sunday papers and from around the web too.
Sunday's Manchester United transfer stories from the Sunday Mirror and The People  
His stuttering c aside their worst start flying high in 51 years Moyes was supposed to be rummaging through bargain bins this month.
But in a surprising confession that is sure to provoke the United fans Scot said that the Kingdom will not do any business until the summer.
Asked if he would make signings, Moyes said: I USA Soccer Jersey do not think so. I think most companies will be more towards summer pleased t that of January. "
After a summer window Moyes chance was expected to head into this month with a final action plan, and will these new oil on fire for United fans worried that the champions could miss the Champions League for the first time in their history.
If Moyes changed his mind, he can turn to the Real Madrid(Soccer Jerseys) left-back Fabio Coentrao.
Our man Simon Mullock suggests that United was offered another chance to sign the Portuguese left back.
Red Devils have tried - and failed -. He sucked in Ao t, but the movement has been scrapped by complications with paperwork
Coentrao has been told he can leave the Bernabeu this month, with his agent Jorge Mendes seems sound Moyes would be keen to see if the man ￡ 12 million.
A man who could be at the head of Old Trafford is Wilfried Zaha.
The former Crystal Palace winger suffered a miserable start to his career with the champions, but could be offered a way out by former Red Devil Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in Cardiff.
Alan Nixon suggests the Norwegian Moyes ask him to take a short-term deal until the end of the season.
Zaha could get time rare game in the coming weeks with Ashley Young on the sidelines, but it would still look likely to leave the palace, Stoke and Newcastle also hint oned to be alive. Manchester United transfer gossip and rumors from other newspapers and websites

Sunday The future of Wayne Rooney
subject of much debate at Old Trafford, and could be lifted higher in the air with reports of a ￡ 30million offer from Chelsea.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the England international and is keen to add him to his squad and bolster his misfiring forward line.

With Rooney(Wayne Rooney Jersey)'s deal up at the end of the next season the Mail on Sunday report Chelsea are poised to test United's resolve.

Mourinho made the 28-year-old his number one target in the summer, and is ready to go in again should Rooney continue to stall on fresh contract talks.

Rooney has been in fine form this term netting 11 goals in all competitions, and has been a standout performer in a forgettable campaign for(Karim Benzema Jersey) the champions

Despite Moyes' perceived reticence to dive into the murky waters of the January transfer window Xabi Alonso continues to be linked with a switch back to the Premier League.

According to reports in the Daily Star on Sunday the 32-year-old is being touted around Europe this month, with a range of Premier League clubs linked with moves.

The paper suggests the Spanish international has been offered to United, but they have decided against pursuing any interest because of his strong links to former club Liverpool.

Click here for all the United transfer news or here to see who rivals Arsenal have been linked with this month.