Alex Telles transfer would unlock new formation for Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day, freePorto president Pinto da Costa has claimed Alex Telles' main argument for wanting to move to Manchester United was to boost his chances of playing regularly for Brazil. Telles joined United on transfer deadline day as the Reds moved to strengthen at left-back, with Ashley Young having left the club earlier in the year, and Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams in poor form.

straight to your inbox every day, freeIt sums up the misfortune and mismanagement at Manchester United at the moment that their current striker is sent off at a point when it's too late for their new striker to arrive in time to replace him.When Anthony Martial saw red against Tottenham last weekend it looked like Edinson Cavani's debut would come sooner than expected, but the new arrival's period of self-isolation has ruled him out of the St James' Park trip and left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer short

straight to your inbox every day, freeDimitar Berbatov has opened up on Manchester United's summer transfer window with verdicts on Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles. The Reds made some late moves in the transfer window which included deals for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani and Telles, who was signed from Porto.

straight to your inboxAlex Telles has promised Manchester United fans that he will help the club fight for trophies after completing a deadline day transfer from Porto.Telles, 27, was targeted after United identified the need for a new left-back to challenge Luke Shaw. Brandon Williams impressed after breaking into the first-team but was unconvincing in the final few months of last season.

straight to your inboxManchester United have officially announced the signing of Alex Telles from FC Porto. The left-back arrives at United on a four-year contract with the option to extend by a further year.

straight to your inbox Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why the club have signed Alex Telles.

Edinson Cavani, with both players completing their medicals yesterday and signing their contracts today.But a right-winger has been United's priority throughout this transfer window and they are running out of time to secure a deal, with top target Jadon Sancho now looking almost certain to remain at Borussia Dortmund.United had identified France international Ousmane Dembele as a realistic alternative to Sancho, but they've so far been unable to agree a deal with Barcelona, with United only

straight to your inboxManchester United have agreed an initial fee of €15million (£13.6m) with Porto for the left-back Alex Telles.United have signed Telles on a four-year contract with the option of an additional year and are expected to announce the deal on deadline day. The deal could rise to €17m.The MEN revealed on Sunday United had scheduled medicals for Telles, 27, and Edinson Cavani at their Carrington training complex.

straight to your inboxManchester United have made a second bid for Porto defender Alex Telles, according to reports.With just six days left of the transfer window, it's understood that United are holding various discussions to add to their sole signing of Donny van de Beek before the October 5 deadline.United remain in talks with Porto over exciting full-back Telles, after conceding that a new left-back was a more pressing concern this summer following the opening day defeat to Crystal

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer is open to signing a new left-back before the transfer window closes next week, and negotiations are continuing with Porto over a possible transfer for Alex Telles. Manchester United have been monitoring Telles this summer and could land him for far less than his £36million release clause because his contract expires in 2021.

straight to your inboxPorto will refuse to sell Alex Telles if Manchester United don't meet their asking price this week - according to reports.United accepted the need to sign a new left-back following their defeat to Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener and have accelerated their transfer plans ahead of the October 5 deadline.MEN Sport understand Telles has been monitored by the club and there could be some movement ahead of the deadline, with Porto unlikely to demand his full

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have shared a transfer theory around Alex Telles after noticing what he did following the 3-2 victory over Brighton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secured all three points in the most dramatic style in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot after the final whistle had been blown.That result provided a boost following the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend but there is still work to be done, with new signings on

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly 'convinced' that they will be able to reach an agreement with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles.With just over a week of the transfer window to go, United are still trying to add to their single signing of Donny van de Beek before the October 5 deadline.While Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains the top target, MEN Sport understands United stepped up plans to strengthen their defence following the opening day loss to Crystal

straight to your inboxAlex Telles is not willing to force an exit from Porto in order to seal a move to Manchester United this summer - according to reports.MEN Sport understand United have accelerated their transfer plans ahead of the October 5 deadline following their Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace. The Reds have accepted there is a need for a new left-back and Telles has been monitored.

straight to your inboxAlex Telles has told Porto of his desire to join Manchester United this summer but the clubs are yet to agree a fee for the defender - according to reports.MEN Sport understand United have accelerated their transfer plans following defeat to Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener.