Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Enzo Perez, Victor Valdes and More

Rumoured Manchester United target Enzo Perez "is in talks with Valencia," according to talkSPORT, while Victor Valdes is pushing for a deal of his own at Old Trafford.

Benfica midfielder Perez, who offers a combative presence in the middle, caught the Spanish side's eye during the summer. Financial issues halted the progress of a move, which can now go through after Peter Lim injected his millions into the Mestalla side, per talkSPORT's report.

United have also been linked with Perez for some time, but Louis van Gaal is now focusing on "alternative targets," according to talkSPORT.

That is, despite executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward confirming there is a "low probability" major transfers will be accumulated in January, as reported by BBC Sport.

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Perez has made 10 appearances in Liga Sagres this season, netting one goal, per Soccerway. He is a dogged tackler, someone who stalks opponents to retrieve the ball, summed up by his quartet of yellow cards this campaign. The 28-year-old can act as a deep-lying pivot or marauding destroyer, roles Van Gaal certainly needs to strengthen at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Kevin Strootman's return to fitness after eight months out continues to see him linked with the club. Charles Perrin of the Daily Express suggests his future could be decided by Roma's fate in the Champions League. A win for Manchester City on Tuesday will knock the Italians out, a conclusion which will see Roma "cut their £60 million valuation," according by Perrin.

Serie A specialist David Amoyal noted Strootman's journey back to full form is going to take considerable time after his quiet display against Sassuolo:

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In the meantime, Van Gaal may be tempted to improve his goalkeeping options with the signing of free agent Victor Valdes. The former Barcelona man has reportedly urged United to snap him up, according to Marca (h/t Vaishali Bhardwaj of the Metro).

Valdes nearly joined Monaco before suffering a serious knee injury in March, leaving him with a battle to find full fitness and new suitors. A financial dispute between the player and Ligue 1 club is said to be resolved, leaving Valdes free to carve his path elsewhere, per Bhardwaj's report.

He continues to train with the Red Devils and could offer world-class back-up to David De Gea, as highlighted below:

Van Gaal recently branded talk of further United spending "disgusting" and "disrespectful" to his players, per Richard Jolly of ESPN FC, but the Dutchman will need to secure further squad additions soon. United face a thorough examination at Southampton on Monday and certainly need greater strength-in-depth to challenge Chelsea and Manchester City at the top.

Perez, Strootman and Valdes are all names who could aid the club's quest for glory.