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Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Jose Mourinho's future, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Danny Rose

Jose Mourinho during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford

All the latest Man Utd transfer news and rumours from across the British and European press on Thursday, January 4.

Manchester United fear Jose Mourinho could resign at the end of the season, according to the Daily Mail. The report claims the United manager is spending less time in Manchester, with staff regarding him as an "increasingly detached figure".

Mourinho will block Henrikh Mkhitaryan's transfer to Inter Milan, reports the Daily Star. Inter boss Luciano Spalletti has identified Mkhitaryan as the player he would most like to lure to the San Siro in the transfer window but despite offering the Armenia international little game time this season, Mourinho is not prepared to send him out on loan.

Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Image: Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been linked with the Old Trafford exit

West Brom are ready to sell Jonny Evans this month if he will commit to a new contract, with Manchester United and Manchester City ready to swoop, according to the Daily Mirror.

Danny Rose is on Manchester United's transfer radar as Mourinho urges the club's board to make the £50m signing, according to The Sun.

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But Juventus are determined to keep Alex Sandro this month, frustrating Manchester United and Chelsea, says The Independent.

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