SUMMARY: UNITED'S JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW

SUMMARY: UNITED'S JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW Manchester United's January transfer window may not have been busy in terms of incomings, yet three departures and four loan deals were all agreed by the club. Catch on the business here…
SAM JOHNSTONE | LOANED TO ASTON VILLA | 5 JANUARY The 23-year-old goalkeeper will spend the rest of the season at Villa Park under the management of former Reds defender Steve Bruce. "I’m really pleased to have joined Aston Villa," Sam said. "It’s a massive club. It's an opportunity I jumped at, it's one you simply can’t turn down. I'm delighted to be here and I can’t wait to work with Steve Bruce. I’ve heard very good things about the manager.”

JOEL PEREIRA | RECALLED FROM BELENENSES | 5 JANUARY The young Portuguese stopper replaced Johnstone (see above) as United's third-choice goalkeeper following a successful loan spell at Belenenses, where he registered 10 appearances and kept four clean sheets. “I’d like to thank everyone who helped me to develop my game and become a better player,” Pereira said in a statement, which was followed by the Belenenses chairman admitting “it is not easy to lose the best players in a team like ours, but Joel has great potential.” Pereira made his first-team debut in the final minutes of United's FA Cup win over Wigan.

MORGAN SCHNEIDERLIN | SOLD TO EVERTON | 12 JANUARY After making only three starts and five substitute appearances this season, the Frenchman opted to join the Toffees in pursuit of regular football. He signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park and left United with Jose Mourinho’s blessing. “I'm sad and I'm happy,” the boss said. “I'm sad because I like him and he could be an option for us in a long season. I'm happy because this is what he wants. He wants to play every game and wants to be an important player in the team.

JOE RILEY | LOANED TO SHEFFIELD UNITED | 17 JANUARY “Joe is a young player who is comfortable playing on both the right or left and that versatility will be important to us," said Blades boss Chris Wilder, after signing exciting prospect Riley on a temporary deal until the end of the season. "We are delighted to have him with us for the remainder of the season and happy that Manchester United have allowed him to further his development here.”


MEMPHIS DEPAY | SOLD TO OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS | 20 JANUARY Memphis had seldom played for United in 2016/17 and the Dutchman was therefore granted permission to leave, with Mourinho wishing him well for the future and even suggesting the winger could return to Old Trafford in the future. The player himself was also quick to thank those who had helped him throughout his 18 months at the club. “Thanks for all the memories during my time as a Red Devil,” he posted on Instagram. “I will never forget all your support at Manchester United.”

DEAN HENDERSON | LOAN EXTENDED AT GRIMSBY TOWN | 25 JANUARY Henderson initially joined the League Two side in August and was meant to return at the end of January, however his stay has been extended in light of his good form. The young goalkeeper made his debut on Boxing Day and now has seven first-team appearances to his name, as well as four clean sheets. Grimsby are currently 12th in League Two after 28 matches played.

SEAN GOSS | SOLD TO QUEENS PARK RANGERS | 28 JANUARY "He did a great job at the club but it got to the point where he felt it was time for him to go," explained United's Head of Academy, Nicky Butt, who has since backed the 21-year-old midfielder to fulfil his unquestionable potential at Loftus Road. QPR boss Ian Holloway was also delighted by the deal's completion after watching Goss for years. “I've borrowed one or two from United over the years, but sometimes you spot one and you want him - that's exactly why I've brought Gossy here.”