Dimitar Berbatov names two positions Manchester United should bolster after Jadon Sancho transfer

straight to your inboxManchester United have still not made a breakthrough in discussions over Jadon Sancho's wage demands and agent's fees.The MEN understands there is still no resolution on the 20-year-old Sancho's salary expectations in discussions with his agent Emeka Obasi and the intermediary fee demanded by Marco Lichtsteiner, acting on behalf of Borussia Dortmund.It is understood United have not even broached the issue of the proposed transfer fee and how it would be structured, with

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has reiterated his wish for Jadon Sancho to remain at the club next season. England international Sancho remains a priority target for Manchester United despite Dortmund insisting their star player will not leave this summer.

straight to your inboxManchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports.Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price.If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable, Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks.The 29-year-old has

straight to your inboxManchester United fans aren't concerned by Jadon Sancho's comments following Borussia Dortmund's friendly win on Wednesday.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United have been unwilling to meet Dortmund's asking price thus far.The England international joined up with the Bundesliga side earlier this week for their pre-season training camp in Switzerland and started the club's friendly win against Altach alongside Jude Bellingham.Sancho

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 11.Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admitted his team are “tired physically” after their extra time victory over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-finals.Mata came off the bench to help United advance to the semi-finals where they will face either Sevilla or Wolves, but the Spaniard accepted some of his teammates are feeling the impact of a gruelling schedule since lockdown.“I would say that

straight to your inbox Some Manchester United fans on Twitter were allowing themselves to get excited ahead of Monday's game against Copenhagen after a clip emerged which they thought showed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying a deal for Jadon Sancho has been agreed. Sancho is United's top target this summer as Solskjaer looks to turn his team into Premier League title contenders, but developments on Monday suggested a deal is far from imminent.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have not given up on signing Jadon Sancho after Borussia Dortmund insisted he would stay at the club.The MEN understands United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner, brother of former Juventus and Arsenal defender Stephan.United sources have described it as 'unusual' of Dortmund to have hired an intermediary to act on their behalf and claim Sancho's wage demands and agents fees continue to be

straight to your inboxSome Manchester United fans believe Borussia Dortmund's latest statement on the future of Jadon Sancho is another negotiation tactic, using the transfer of Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona as an example.United have made the 20-year-old their priority target this summer but have been unable to come to an agreement with the Bundesliga side thus far.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.Dortmund planning Sancho contract talksManchester United’s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented.He is the club’s top target, MEN understands, but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side’s demands over a transfer.A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal.As a result, Dortmund themselves are

straight to your inboxSancho in United WhatsApp groupJadon Sancho has reportedly been added to a private WhatsApp group with several United players as preparations for his move to Old Trafford ramp up.According to journalist Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast, Sancho has been in regular contact with several players at United, stating that the club feel ‘comfortable’ in their current position.“Manchester United are comfortable at this moment in time that they're not in any competition for

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves has encouraged Manchester United to complete a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho - and also make a surprise swoop for Mario Mandzukic.Twenty-year-old England international Sancho is firmly established as the prime target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ahead of the 2020-21 season, although negotiations with the Bundesliga side are proving to be difficult.While United have threatened to walk away due to Dortmund's demands, Hargreaves believes a

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer refused to discuss Manchester United's interest in Jadon Sancho as they strive to make a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund.United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Paul Scholes believes Manchester United should prioritise strengthening their striking department over signing Jadon Sancho.The Borussia Dortmund winger is firmly established as United's prime target ahead of the 2020/21 season but negotiations with the Bundesliga side are proving to be difficult due to their hefty asking price.

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied reports Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Jadon Sancho this summer. MEN Sport reported on Tuesday that United are prepared to walk away from a deal for the England international and have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.

Manchester United are prepared to walk away from negotiations over Jadon Sancho due to Borussia Dortmund’s financial demands, the MEN understands.Dortmund are believed to be holding out for £108million for the England forward, who hit double figures for both goals and assists in last season’s Bundesliga.The MEN understands United are not worried about Dortmund’s apparent August 10 deadline for a deal to be agreed, and the English club is yet to reach an agreement with Sancho’s representatives,

straight to your inbox Manchester United are prepared to walk away from a deal for Jadon Sancho due to Borussia Dortmund's 'unrealistic' asking price. The MEN understands United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that the club's attack will soon be one of the best in the world as a deal to sign Jadon Sancho nears completion.United ended their Premier League campaign positively as they embarked on a lengthy unbeaten run to qualify for the Champions League, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build on that potential to turn his team into title contenders.The Norwegian would ideally like to add a central midfielder, a playmaker and a winger to his ranks

straight to your inboxManchester United are closing in on their first signing of the summer transfer window as they near a deal for Jadon Sancho.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was quick to identify Sancho as his No.1 target for the summer window and United are confident of acquiring his services this month.Borussia Dortmund have attempted to exert pressure on United by imposing their own deadline of August 10 for United to buy Sancho and demanding in excess of €100m, but their posturing has failed to

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 4.Manchester United are edging closer to completing a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.Sancho is United’s leading transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.MEN Sport understand Inter Milan are close to sealing a permanent transfer for Alexis Sanchez which will pave the way for Sancho to arrive at Old Trafford.