Manchester United are expecting a quiet month in the January transfer market, but there is an acceptance at Old Trafford that Jadon Sancho has to move on.
It's approaching four months since Sancho last played after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, during which the £73million winger has been training and eating alone at Carrington.
Finding a new club won't be easy but Confidential understands that meetings took place in Germany on Thursday between Borussia Dortmund and representatives of their winger Donyell Malen that may have ramifications for Sancho.