Man United braced for £40m transfer battle as new exit route for in-demand star emergesManchester United continue to be linked with last-minute deals before January's transfer window shuts. (Image: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV, AFP via Getty Images)Time is running out in the January transfer window as Manchester United continue to prepare for the second half of the Premier League season. That match takes place just over 24 hours before the January transfer window closes. There hasn't been significant activity at Old Trafford over the past month regarding first-team arrivals and exits. View 2 Images Manchester United have been linked with transfer interest in Nathaniel Brown.