Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: Sancho ‘believes’ United transfer will happen and Messi alternative

United should have known for some time. Dortmund have said it enough times, issuing numerous updates from manager, chief executive or director of football, the trio taking it in turns to shoot across United's bows in media appearances.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday September 14.With less than a week to go until Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund begin their respective domestic seasons, we’re still no closer to the English club reaching a deal for the Dortmund forward’s signature.Lucien Favre’s side are due to kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United will play host to Crystal Palace on the same day.While

Manchester United, ready to give up on that desire in exchange for a quieter life? It is little wonder Sancho underperformed while playing for England in their recent Nations League encounters against Iceland and Denmark. He must have plenty on his mind.Of course, it's not just the media who have been relentless in their mentioning of Sancho.

straight to your inboxAhead of the release of FIFA 21 in October, EA have revealed the top 100 highest-rated players on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with four Manchester United players included in the list.United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the highes-rated player in the Reds squad, ahead of Paul Pogba, David De Gea and Marcus Rashford.

straight to your inboxDimitar Berbatov does not think Manchester United need to sign another striker in the current transfer window.United are still working on what would be a club record deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and the MEN reported this week they are also on the lookout for a back-up striker.Having extended Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until late January, United have four number nines to choose from with Anthony Martial established as the frontman and Marcus

straight to your inbox Dimitar Berbatov believes if Jadon Sancho joins Manchester United it will happen in the last days of the transfer window. United have been frustrated by the slow process of negotiations with Sancho's agent Emeka Obasi and Marco Lichtsteiner, the intermediary acting on behalf of Borussia Dortmund, and the MEN revealed there are unresolved issues over salary and agent's fees.

straight to your inboxIn recent years Manchester United have often worked in a methodical way when it comes to transfer windows. The club has its list of targets but focuses resources on getting one deal complicated before moving on to the next.In some ways it's a strategy that makes a lot of sense.

straight to your inboxManchester United will reportedly only give up on their pursuit of Jadon Sancho if the winger publicly admits he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and Sancho is the club's top target.United were confident of finally signing the 20-year-old this summer after failing to do so in 2017 and 2019 but the move has been thrown into

straight to your inboxThe summer transfer window is in full swing and social media and fan forums are abuzz with the latest gossip, rumours and tittle-tattle.Manchester United fans have been impatiently waiting for some action on the Reds' front, and they're finally getting it this week with the imminent arrival of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek in a deal worth around £40m.

United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford, making him their top target.However, United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for another year.MEN Sport understands that United are still pursuing Sancho

straight to your inbox Jadon Sancho has revealed he doesn't pay attention to transfer speculation amid Manchester United's strong interest in signing him. The Borussia Dortmund winger is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top transfer target this summer as the Norwegian looks to add more depth and quality to his attack in the hope of mounting a serious Premier League title challenge next season.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has stated that the club should regret missing out on the 'perfect' signing in Erling Haaland.The Norwegian forward moved to Borussia Dortmund in January from RB Salzburg, with United among the clubs expressing an interest in his services.There has been plenty of calls for United to sign a new striker ahead of the 2020/21 season, particularly after the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla, and McClaren believes the perfect

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke hit back at suggestions from Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves that the German club is bluffing about Jadon Sancho's future. Manchester United were dealt a bombshell earlier in the week when Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc not only claimed Sancho will play for the club next season, but also revealed the 20-year-old has a contract in Westphalia that runs until 2023 - not 2022, as was previously thought.