Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United's transfer business in January is complete as he rules out move for Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri

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Jose Mourinho has admitted Manchester United will not be involved in any further transfer business in January, ruling out a move for Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri.

The 26-year-old Ivorian has attracted interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City but reports suggested United were in pole position for his signature.

However, in a press conference before Friday night's FA Cup tie at League Two Yeovil, Mourinho ruled out any further arrivals or departures at Old Trafford this month following Axel Tuanzebe's loan move to Aston Villa.

Jose Mourinho has admitted his side won't be involved in any more transfer activity in January

'No, I don't speak about players,' Mourinho told reporters.

'Tuanzebe goes on loan, nobody is leaving, nobody is coming. Our transfer market in the summer will be short.'

Seri's performances for Nice have seen him courted by Europe's elite and the midfielder was said to have been devastated after a summer move to Barcelona collapsed.

Seri's performances for Nice have seen him courted by Europe's elite in recent months

Seri has 18 months left on his current contract at Nice, which includes a £35m release clause

A summer move for Seri is still an option though as United prepare themselves for the retirement of Michael Carrick.

Seri has 18 months left on his current contract in the south of France, which includes a £35million release clause that makes him an attractive and affordable option.

United's sole January signing, Alexis Sanchez, is set to make his debut in Friday night's FA Cup clash at Huish Park after completing his move from Arsenal in a swap deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.