Bayern Munich offer David Alaba transfer update amid Manchester United and Man City speculation

direct to your inboxThe Premier League title race is set to take more twists and turns this week as Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.The top two go head-to-head in a mouthwatering match that should have a significant impact on the race to be crowned Premier League champions. The intrigue is further added to by the fact United and Manchester City are in action this midweek to play their games in hand on Liverpool.

direct to your inboxManchester City have joined Manchester United in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup.United edged past Watford 1-0 at Old Trafford in their third round tie on Saturday evening, courtesy of a Scott McTominay header.On Sunday, City comfortably progressed, thanks to a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City at the Etihad Stadium.Bernardo Silva set Pep Guardiola's men on their way with two goals in the opening 15 minutes, then Phil Foden added a third before half-time.With the

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba's slow start to the season was due to his battle with Covid-19.Pogba and Fernandes were key to helping Manchester United finish third in the Premier League last season as the Reds reached the semi-final of the FA Cup and Europa League.Both men were seen as key players in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side but Pogba has found himself restricted to a role as an impact substitute in recent months.In the last few weeks, Pogba has

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool are unlikely to sign a centre-back in the January transfer market.Liverpool have been beset by fitness problems at the back this season, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both suffering long-term injuries and Joel Matip struggling to retain regular fitness.It has meant Klopp has been forced into playing midfielder Fabinho at centre-back alongside younger players, and it has seen them struggle to maintain the dominant

direct to your inboxWe're nearly at the half-way point of the Premier League season and the table is beginning to take shape. Despite their dreadful start, Manchester United are mounting an unlikely title race after going 10 games unbeaten and have now drawn level with reigning champions Liverpool.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City are locking horns in a Carabao Cup semi-final tonight.City, winners of the competition in each of the last three seasons, tackle a United side looking to lift the competition for the first time since 2017. With the country having entered a third lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Old Trafford will once again be without fans but it remains a fiercely-anticipated clash.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City are gearing up to go head-to-head for a place in the Carabao Cup final.United and City will face off at Old Trafford in the last four of the competition as they bid to reach Wembley.

United will be without Edinson Cavani, who is banned, with Victor Lindelof also an injury doubt, with Eric Bailly once again expected to partner Harry Maguire in defence.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBorussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke expects Erling Haaland to remain at the club despite continued transfer links to Manchester United and Real Madrid.Haaland was a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 2020 January transfer window but the forward opted against a move to Old Trafford to reunite with his former manager.Instead, the Norway international joined Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg and continued his extraordinary form.As a result of his

direct to your inboxGraeme Souness is convinced Manchester United and Manchester City will come up short in this season's race for the Premier League title. Souness believes his former club Liverpool will retain their crown this term.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City will be handed the opportunity to strengthen their squads when the January transfer window opens in a matter of days.United will welcome Amad Diallo to the club after agreeing a deal to sign the 18-year-old on deadline day in October. Last season, Bruno Fernandes ' deal was the headline transfer activity from Manchester, although rumours about a deal for Jadon Sancho have gone quiet since the summer.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will not enter the race to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba - according to reports.Alaba's future at Bayern is unclear after failing to agree a new contract with the Bundesliga champions.

direct to your inboxThe date and kick-off details for Manchester United and Manchester City's Carabao Cup semi-final have been confirmed. The match will come after a hectic festive fixture schedule for both clubs and be played on January 6 at Old Trafford, with kick-off at 7:45pm.

direct to your inboxManchester United will host Manchester City in one of the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a repeat of last year's last-four tie. Earlier this year City won 3-2 on aggregate after the Blues won 3-1 at Old Trafford and United won the reverse fixture 1-0.

direct to your inboxThe draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals was completed following the conclusion of Manchester United's game at Everton. This week's round of quarter-final fixtures kicked off with Brentford's surprise win over Newcastle on Tuesday, before a rather more predictable result in the day's later game as Manchester City beat Arsenal 4-1 at the Emirates to pile further pressure onto former Blues assistant boss Mikel Arteta.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City 'intend to register' their interest in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish in January, according to reports.The England international has excelled with his boyhood club this calendar year, helping Dean Smith's side avoid relegation last term and playing a key role in Villa's stellar start to the new campaign.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDaniel James is committed to remaining at Manchester United beyond the end of the January transfer window, despite suggestions he may move. The United winger has struggled for game time this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after his form dipped at the start of 2020.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has confirmed his son Kai has signed for Manchester United.The Reds have snapped up the oldest son of their former striker, who remains the club's record goalscorer. Rooney, currently player and caretaker manager at Championship side Derby County, announced the news on social media, posting a picture of himself and 11-year-old Kai alongside wife Coleen.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City fans will be able to watch games on Amazon Prime through Sky Q after a deal was struck between the two companies.The firms reached an agreement for a carriage deal in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Austria, meaning that Prime's football coverage will be available to some Sky customers for the first time.The Amazon Prime Video service is available as an add-on to Sky's existing streaming service NOW TV, as well as to customers with