Former Manchester United coach says they should buy a number 9, not Jadon Sancho

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering former youth player and Burnley star Dwight McNeil as a potential alternative to Jadon Sancho, reports claim.United got their transfer window rolling on earlier this week as they signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax but the pursuit of their priority target continues.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add more attacking reinforcements to his squad and United are long-term admirers of Sancho, having attempted to sign him in 2017 and 2019.The

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Mason Greenwood's switch to the No.11 shirt number means Jadon Sancho will be the club's new No.7.United announced that both Greenwood and Brandon Williams will wear new squad numbers for the 2020/21 campaign.Greenwood, 18, was handed the No.11 jersey previously worn by United legends Ryan Giggs, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden singled out former Manchester City teammate Jadon Sancho as the England star he is most looking forward to playing alongside with England.Gareth Southgate has handed Foden his first call-up to the senior squad, with games coming up against Iceland and Denmark coming up in the next week.There is already expectation on the 20-year-old given his promise at the Etihad and early development under Pep Guardiola, with some particularly promising performances in the

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked it was no coincidence that Jadon Sancho was pictured alongside Marcus Rashford to model England's new training kit range.The Three Lions unveiled their new Nike jerseys with a host of promotional images and Rashford was pictured alongside the Borussia Dortmund star, setting United fans into a frenzy.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for United but MEN Sport understand there has been no resolution to the issues currently facing the

straight to your inboxManchester United always knew the summer transfer window would not be easy.Fan sympathy remains minimal as they await news of a signing, and rhetoric of a troubling transfer climate will continue to fall on deaf ears while domestic rivals add to their squads with comparative ease.United are right to continue with their pursuit of top target Jadon Sancho but there is an open acceptance that the club will not be able to strengthen in every area they had originally intended to

straight to your inboxHow do you replace arguably the greatest player that has ever lived?That is the question that Barcelona could face this summer after Lionel Messi dropped the bombshell of the year by announcing his desire to leave the club following their humiliating end to their league season.Some United supporters dared to dream about Messi ending up at Old Trafford, but MEN Sports understand such a deal is implausible despite repeated links from all over the world.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans would rather see the club sign Jadon Sancho than Lionel Messi this summer.The biggest transfer in recent football history could be on the cards this summer after Messi shocked the world by informing Barcelona that he wants to leave the club on Tuesday.Messi's decision came just 11 days after Barca's embarrassing exit from the Champions League after they were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich and it has sparked speculation that he could make an unlikely

Transfer Window Podcast: Sancho believes United move will happen Ian McGarry told the Transfer Window Podcast : “Our information is that Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are comfortable with the positions they're in with regards to selling Sancho.

straight to your inboxAjax midfielder Donny van de Beek would reportedly be open to a move to the Premier League this summer, handing Manchester United an advantage in the chase for his signature.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to enhance his attacking options this summer and, while Jadon Sancho remains the club's top priority at present, a playmaker is also on his wishlist.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters have told the club to continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite the deal appearing to hit a standstill.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to add more quality to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title challengers, with Sancho his number one target.United are long-term admirers of the rapid winger and have twice failed to sign him in the past - in 2017 when he left Manchester City and in 2019 - but

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are frustrated with the club's lack of activity in the transfer market thus far, especially compared with the excellent business Chelsea are getting done.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his forward options to build on his side's potential and turn them into title challengers, but it has been a slow start to the summer.United missed out on teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund and have also been unable to sign top targets Jadon

straight to your inboxManchester United fans were once again trying to convince Jadon Sancho to sign for the club after he scored in another friendly for Borussia Dortmund.United are long-term admirers of Sancho and were confident of finally getting their man this summer after twice failing to do so, in 2017 and 2019, but the transfer has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant he will not be leaving in the current transfer window.United haven't given up on the signing, however,

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish signed before the club's opening fixture of the 2020/21 Premier League season against Crystal Palace.The Reds secured Champions League qualification on the final day of the season earlier this month but are yet to make a signing in the window.Sancho remains a priority target for the club despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star player will not be sold this summer.

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

Manchester United have not given up hope of signing Jadon Sancho despite Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc insisting the England international will still be with the German club for the 2020/21 season.

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 inboxManchester United are unsurprisingly planning to make Jadon Sancho their new No.7 should they sign the Borussia Dortmund winger, according to reports.Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to add his quality, pace and cutting edge to his already exciting attacking ranks.MEN Sport understands United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and twice failed in attempts to sign him in the past, firstly when he left Manchester City for

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