Manchester United and Manchester City can enter into contract discussions with players whose deals expire in the summer

Both clubs are focused on strengthening their squads for the January transfer window

Players out of contract at the end of the season overseas are free to enter into precontract talks with clubs

As we head into the January transfer window, both Manchester United and Manchester City have an eye on potential signings for not only this winter but also for next summer. With players who will be out of contract at the end of this season able to engage in precontract talks, both teams could secure some bargains.

While it is uncommon for toptier players to reach a point where they can leave their current club without any cost, there are still many across Europe and beyond who find themselves in such a position. This presents an opportunity for both clubs to negotiate early deals or wait until these players become available as free agents.

The article suggests that MEN Sport has compiled a list of potential targets that could benefit either club heading into future seasons. It would be interesting to see which specific names feature on this list and how each player might fit within either team's squad structure moving forward.