Former Manchester United favourite Rafael aims 'ghost' jibe at Alexis Sanchez over transfer comments

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering moves for Nicolas Tagliafico or Fode Ballo-Toure if they can't sign Alex Telles this summer, according to various reports.United have just under two weeks to add to their single signing of Donny van de Beek this summer before the transfer window closes on October 5.While Jadon Sancho remains the top target, the club have stepped up plans to improve their defence following the 3-1 humiliation at the hands of Crystal Palace in their first

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters can't decide who would be the best alternative if Jadon Sancho can't be signed this summer.Donny van de Beek remains the only new arrival at United so far in the window and there are only two weeks to go before it closes on October 5.Following United's humiliating start to the Premier League with a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, MEN Sport understands that United have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence, with a left-back the most

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United player Ravel Morrison has joined ADO Den Haag, the club have confirmed.The 27-year-old became a free agent this summer after Sheffield United turned down the chance to renew his contract at the club.Morrison ended up just making four appearances for the Blades before going on loan to Middlesbrough.ADO Den Haag will be hoping to get the best out of the playmaker and tweeted the announcement of his signing today, explaining: "Creative midfielder Ravel

straight to your inbox Gary Neville believes the first half of Manchester United’s match with Crystal Palace proved that the club need to sign Jadon Sancho this summer, but after the game he claimed his old club will only start challenging for major honours when they sign a new defender.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have laughed off suggestions from Liverpool supporters that their new signing Thiago Alcantara is a better piece of business than the Reds re-signing Paul Pogba from Juventus.Thiago has dominated the headlines since the transfer window opened after signalling his intention to leave Bayern Munich with just one year remaining on his current contract.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are furious at the prospect of the club missing out on Sergio Reguilon to Tottenham Hotspur. M.E.N.

Donny van de Beek both arriving in his attacking midfield position.

Manchester United, and he might have a solution to another one in promising defender Teden Mengi.Although at one stage it seemed to be sorted, left-back once again emerged as a troublesome position for United last season. After years of struggles, Luke Shaw looked to be finally getting back to his best.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 14 September. As it’s never easy to sign senior players from the biggest clubs in the world, it makes sense to try and obtain the best of their young talent whenever possible.This theory has certainly been put into action by Manchester United this summer.

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek has impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his first training sessions with Manchester United.Van de Beek, 23, only arrived at United's Carrington training complex on Wednesday following international duty with the Netherlands but is expected to make his first appearance in the friendly at Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon. "He’s been training only a couple of days but he’s a bright, bubbly character," Solskjaer told MUTV.

straight to your inboxLouis van Gaal says there will be a 'question mark' over Memphis Depay if he joins Barcelona. New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is said to have earmarked former Manchester United winger Depay as a possible attacking reinforcement with Luis Suarez expected to leave and Philippe Coutinho set to take on an attacking midfield role.

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen has revealed how he turned to a former Manchester United star for some crucial advice.The 25-year-old has replaced Claudio Bravo as the Blues’ number two – and is set to make his debut at the end of the month, when City face either Bournemouth or Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.Steffen arrived in Manchester this summer after a season on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf, where he earned huge praise from football director Lutz

United have targeted Bale on numerous occasions in the past, including in 2013 when he switched from Tottenham Hotspur to Madrid.

straight to your inboxDarren Fletcher believes Manchester United have got themselves a bargain in new signing Donny van de Beek. The Dutchman became United's first summer arrival earlier last week after signing a five-year contract with the option of an additional year following his £34.6m transfer from Ajax.

straight to your inboxManchester United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes in four weeks.Jadon Sancho remains United's priority target but the MEN understands the club is also open to signing a left-back, a centre-back and a centre forward.United are monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon and have also been impressed by Vitaliy Mykolenko of Dynamo Kiev.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 4.Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen says he is 100% sure new signing Donny van de Beek will play alongside Bruno Fernandes. United earlier this week made Van de Beek their first signing of the summer by capturing the 23-year-old in a £40.1million deal from Ajax. And while his arrival has generated excitement, some have questioned how he fits into a United midfield alongside Bruno and Paul

Lionel Messi in the Premier League. The Argentina forward has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club this summer and is yet to report for pre-season.Messi is trying to leave the Nou Camp for free although La Liga have supported Barcelona's case that any departure would have to be triggered by paying his £630million release clause.Manchester City are the favourites amongst most bookmakers to sign Messi and reunite with Pep Guardiola.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have already turned down Dayot Upamecano. Not this summer, of course.

straight to your inboxManchester United have made RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano their top defensive target this summer - according to reports.United are set to make Ajax captain Donny van de Beek their first signing of the summer in the coming days after talks between the clubs accelerated over the weekend.The Reds still hope to complete a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho but are yet to reach a breakthrough in negotiations for the England international.ESPN suggest Ole

straight to your inboxManchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as they look to add to their squad in the summer transfer window.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been keen to strengthen his midfield with at least one new addition in the summer window, and it seems like Dutch international Van de Beek is their man.MEN Sport understands United are close to finalising agreement over a fee worth just over £40m with Ajax but are yet to agree personal terms with the