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Man Utd transfer talk left Murray in the dark before penning new Brighton contract

Manchester United were said to be mulling over a move for Glenn Murray on transfer deadline day, but the Brighton striker claims to be unaware of any approach after penning a new contract with the Seagulls.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer found himself in desperate need of another frontman as the January window came to a close.

He eventually landed Odion Ighalo on an initial loan deal from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, but only after exploring a number of other options.

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Murray was reported to have registered on the Old Trafford radar, as a proven Premier League goalscorer, but the 36-year-old remains at the Amex Stadium and has committed to fresh terms.