How Manchester United plan to improve squad in the transfer window

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.

Sancho himself, with the 20-year-old at the centre of the transfer storm. Zorc earlier in the press conference had claimed Dortmund are confident of keeping Sancho this summer and revealed he had signed a contract extension until 2023.

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 inboxOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United should try to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Germany this summer, with Liverpool reportedly taking a keen interest in the Spaniard.MEN Sport understands that the club are prioritising a deal for Jadon Sancho over any other business, with a move for Jack Grealish high on the agenda to add further creativity in central midfield.United tried to sign Thiago from

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans have been sent wild after transfer target Jadon Sancho was spotted in the UK ahead of Borussia Dortmund's self-imposed transfer deadline. United have been keen to complete a deal for the England international in the summer transfer window but negotiations are still ongoing over a possible club-record move.

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund are planning to throw a further spanner in the works of Manchester United's chase for Jadon Sancho by offering him a new big money contract, according to reports.Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to improve his side's attacking options ahead of the new season and it's understood the club were confident of finally signing the England international after failing in two previous attempts.However, MEN Sport

straight to your inboxManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' claim that his former side should be prioritising a new centre forward instead of a deal for Jadon Sancho during the transfer window.Sancho remains a priority target for United on the back of an exceptional campaign in the Bundesliga.

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 inboxSome Manchester United fans believe Jadon Sancho should not be given the No.7 shirt if he completes a transfer to the club this summer.Sancho remains top of United's wishlist in the current transfer window on the back of an exceptional campaign in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund.

straight to your inboxHere is the latest news on United's pursuit of Sancho, from the MEN and elsewhere:MEN: Why United will be informed if Dortmund bid for Depay to replace SanchoUnited will be made aware if Borussia Dortmund submit a formal bid for Memphis Depay during the transfer window.Depay has found success at Lyon since leaving United, and the club installed a buy-back clause as part of the £16million deal that took him to France.

straight to your inboxThe summer transfer window only opened on Monday but there is already exasperation among the Manchester United Twitterati that they have not signed anyone. Chelsea have already bought Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner and Manchester City agreed deals for Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake this week alone.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have indicated they would like to see Jadon Sancho deployed in attack alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford if he joins the club this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on completing a move for the Borussia Dortmund winger in the coming weeks with Sancho identified as the club's top transfer target.United remain without a natural option to play on the right hand side of the attack despite the encouraging form of teenage sensation Mason

straight to your inboxManchester United fans hijacked Jadon Sancho's social media pages after the Borussia Dortmund star posted an image alongside Marcus Rashford from their time together on England duty.Sancho is a priority target for United who are relaxed over their pursuit for the 20-year-old. MEN Sport understands Dortmund are attempting to arouse interest in Sancho from other clubs to accelerate a deal before their pre-season fixtures start.

Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, among others, has been well documented. But offloading players may be just as crucial as bringing them in, with United not immune from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood handed new squad numbers if Jadon Sancho completes a summer transfer to the club.MEN Sport understand Sancho is a priority transfer target for United who boosted their chances of landing the Borussia Dortmund star by sealing Champions League qualification with a win against Leicester on the final day of the season.

straight to your inboxThe Premier League season is finally over with Champions League qualification in the bag for Manchester United.A win over Leicester on the final day of the campaign saw United secure third in the table to ensure they will compete in Europe's elite club competition next season for the first time since finishing second under Jose Mourinho two years ago.United can still end the season with a trophy as they seek more success in the Europa League but one name continues to

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, July 25.MEN Sport understands Borussia Dortmund starlet Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United’s top priority in the transfer market this summer.Reports have linked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Reds with a move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman, but the MEN understands that the French star could be a back-up loan option if they fail to secure a deal for Sancho.Dortmund are said to be holding out for at least