Dayot Upamecano confirms transfer talks amid Manchester United links

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Scholes says Manchester United still need to add a world-class striker to their squad.The Reds signed Edinson Cavani - a move Scholes was unimpressed by - on transfer deadline day to bolster their attack after a failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho over the summer.Yet Scholes feels another striker is still needed.Speaking to Stadium Astro, the legendary former United midfielder argued that the Reds were lulled into a false sense of security over their attack

straight to your inbox every day, freeAtalanta president Antonio Percassi has opened up on Manchester United's nearly year-long negotiations for Amad Diallo.United agreed a deal to sign the 18-year-old on transfer deadline day for a fee that could rise tio £37.2million, although Diallo will not link up with his new teammates until January.Percassi recalled how United made their interest in Diallo clear after a UEFA Youth League game between the Bergamo club and Manchester City in 2019, and also

straight to your inbox Manchester United are working on a permanent deal for Amad Traore, with the winger expected to stay at Atalanta until January. The MEN understands United are still optimistic of signing Traore and are continuing discussions in an attempt to conclude a deal, either in the January transfer window or in the summer.

straight to your inboxManchester United target Facundo Pellistri has previously stated he would welcome a move to Europe as the club attempts to secure his services on transfer deadline day.United are trying to complete a deal to sign the Uruguayan teenager alongside Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles, who underwent medicals on Sunday and are due to be unveiled on Monday.MEN Sport understands discussions are ongoing over a move for the 18-year-old winger in a deal which is thought to be worth in the

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund full-back Thomas Meunier reiterated Jadon Sancho will not be joining Manchester United on deadline day.The England international has been United's prime transfer target throughout the summer but an agreement with the Bundesliga side has not been reached. Dortmund have slapped a €120m price tag on the former Manchester City youngster, a figure United refused to meet, and the German side set an August 10th deadline for any deal to be concluded.

straight to your inboxEdinson Cavani has emerged as a potential transfer target for Manchester United.The 33-year-old striker is a free agent after leaving previous club Paris Saint-Germain.United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is believed to be keen to add to his attacking options before Monday's transfer deadline. And it is understood that initial talks have been held with Cavani after his services were offered to the club.

straight to your inboxBarcelona manager Ronald Koeman has provided an update on the future of Ousmane Dembele.The Reds have no intention of signing the 23-year-old on a permanent deal this summer but could make a loan move for the Barcelona forward.United are expected to make a last-ditch move for long-time transfer target Jadon Sancho before the summer deadline but Dembele could be an alternative.Barcelona have denied they are in talks with United but the Spanish giants may be forced to offload

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba has called his international teammate Ousmane Dembele to try and convince him to join Manchester United, according to reports.United now have just three days to salvage their transfer window and add to their solitary signing of Donny van de Beek before the window closes on October 5.It's understood that the club are still in talks with Porto over left-back Alex Telles but a new right-winger remain the priority, be it Jadon Sancho or a short-term alternative.The

straight to your inboxGareth Southgate says he has spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to explain why Mason Greenwood was called up to the England squad last month. The Manchester United attacker made his England debut against Iceland last month but was sent home from the squad after breaching COVID protocol with Manchester City's Phil Foden.

United just one year after signing, with Leeds United among those keen on a move either permanently or on loan this summer. MEN Sport understands James is keen to remain at Old Trafford and fight for his spot.And Giggs, James' manager for Wales, has no concerns about the 22-year-old after calling him up to his national squad for upcoming games against England, Ireland and Bulgaria.

speculation that Jovic could depart, with Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan all touted for a swoop, while reports in Italy recently claimed that United were considering a loan for the 22-year-old. The same report cited former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, who is now a free agent, as a possible United target.

straight to your inbox Jadon Sancho will miss Borussia Dortmund's next match amid continued transfer interest from Manchester United.Sancho has not travelled with the squad for Dortmund's German Super Cup tie with Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

straight to your inbox Marco Reus is pleased that Jadon Sancho is supposedly staying at Borussia Dortmund for one more year amid interest from Manchester United. Sancho is a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but Dortmund are adamant the 20-year-old will remain with the Bundesliga side for at least one more season.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for the England-capped star, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side looking to sign a right-sided forward this summer. MEN Sport understands United have considered a move for Hudson-Odoi in the past, though the 19-year-old signed a fresh Chelsea contract a year ago.

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 inboxLazio expect Andreas Pereira to join the club from Manchester United in the coming days.The 24-year-old was pushed further down the pecking order following the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax and has failed to make United's matchday squad for their opening two Premier League fixtures.Lazio are believed to be targeting a loan deal with the option to buy the midfielder and the Serie A side's sporting director indicated that an agreement is nearing with United.He said:

straight to your inboxThe Porto supporters could not believe it at first.Alex Telles, their new left-back, had joined the Portuguese giants from Galatasaray for a fee of around £5million in the summer of 2016.The Brazilian signed for Porto following a season on loan in Serie A with Inter, whose manager, Roberto Mancini, had been his boss in Turkey.Telles made 21 appearances for the Italians during the 2015/2016 campaign, regularly lining up against clubs of the magnitude of AC Milan, Roma and

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have renewed hope that Jadon Sancho could be on his way to Old Trafford after an intriguing new transfer claim emerged.United 's pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund star has been the story of the summer transfer window so far. Dortmund have insisted that Sancho is staying in Germany unless their reported £108million asking price is met.

straight to your inbox Ian Wright has suggested Donny van de Beek would have been a more appropriate signing for Arsenal than Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder is Ed Woodward's only summer signing to date, having joined from Ajax earlier in the window.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, September 24.RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has admitted he held talks with “certain clubs” amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.The 21-year-old is in-demand after his performances in the Bundesliga and Champions League last season.And United are one of several clubs reportedly interested in signing him.“For the moment I am with Leipzig but it is true that I was able to discuss with