Manchester United’s upturn in form was finally transformed into a win on Sunday, as Jose Mourinho’s side beat Tottenham 1-0, and it seems the improvement has changed the club’s January transfer plans.

Matteo Darmian was widely expected to leave the club when the transfer window reopened in the new year, with a move back to Italy seeming probable after failing to secure a regular place in the United side.

However, the 27-year-old, who has been playing at left back ahead of Luke Shaw, has denied he is seeking a move away from the club, report ESPN.

"I play for one of the biggest clubs in the world so I'm happy,” he said. “I listen and read about the transfer but I don't know anything. At the moment, nothing is true. I will continue to do my job and want to stay here.

"I worked hard to take my chance when the manager gave it to me. Now I'm playing and of course I'm happy."

Another player not leaving Old Trafford for now is third-choice goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, report The Telegraph.

They claim Mourinho has blocked Wolves’ move to bring in the 23-year-old over his fury at the lack of playing time the Championship side have given left-back Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.

Wolves made enquiries to bring Johnstone in on an emergency loan deal after injuries to their two first-choice ‘keepers but United are unwilling to do business and are likely to also cut short Borthwick-Jackson’s deal in January.

Manchester United transfer targets Show all 6 1 /6 Manchester United transfer targets Manchester United transfer targets Jose Gimenez (Atletico Madrid) The 21-year-old Uruguayan has already played 21 times for his country and has been touted as a future world-class centre-back. Currently on the books of Atletico Madrid, Gimenez is not a regular and a move in January for first-team football would surely appeal to him. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Victor Lindelof (Benfica) The most recent player to be linked with the Red Devils, Lindelof is a 22-year-old centre-back currently plying his trade at Benfica. The Swedish international has been in fine form this season and could be tempted by a move to England in January. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Mesut Özil (Arsenal) The German midfielder has emerged as a shock transfer target for the Red Devils as the Arsenal playmaker demands a substantial increase to his current £140,000 per week contract in North London. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) The French forward had a brilliant season in Spain last year and was top scorer and Player of the Tournament as he helped his country to the final of Euro 2016. Atletico Madrid would certainly not let him go on the cheap however. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid) The third Atletico Madrid player reported to be on Mourinho’s wish-list, Carrasco is one of Belgium’s new generation of talent and, at just 23 years of age, has a long career ahead of him. The Belgian is an attacking midfielder who has added a ruthlessness in front of goal to his repertoire this season, contributing nine goals in all competitions. Getty Manchester United transfer targets Bruma (Galatasaray) Galatasaray’s fleet-footed winger is rated at around £21.5m and has impressed in the Turkish league this season, receiving five Man of the Match awards in just ten starts so far. Bruma is a fantastic dribbler who would certainly provide competition for places on the left wing. Getty

Despite the improved form of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo, as well as the return to fitness of Eric Bailly, Mourinho is still thought to want to bring in more defensive cover – although Paris Saint-Germain’s Marquinhos will not be on his list according to Telefoot.