Jose Mourinho: Manchester United's transfer might has waned since Sir Alex's days

Paul Mariner says Manchester United's inability to ink David De Gea to a long-term deal could mean the goalkeeper is on his way out of Old Trafford. MANCHESTER, England -- Jose Mourinho said it is not certain he will be able to strengthen his squad in January while suggesting Manchester United's clout in the transfer market is not what it once was. Mourinho takes his team to Southampton on Saturday sitting seventh in the Premier League table, 14 points off the top and seven adrift of the top four. He will have the chance to add reinforcements in January to help make up the ground but the Portuguese coach is not expecting big changes. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. FC Exclusives - United targeting Dortmund's Witsel - Chelsea, Juve watching Yunus Akgun - Chelsea committed to Hazard deal - Barca eye Suarez replacement - Man United eye Everton Soares "Honestly,...

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