Jude Bellingham scouting report: Why Manchester United are keen on transfer

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood said he hopes to one day be like Robin van Persie amid comparisons with the Dutchman.

There was a lot of talk about just how good he was, but this season Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood has proven just how good a prospect he is, showcasing his quality in senior football despite his tender age.

Manchester United sleeve sponsors Kohler have released a video giving a hint of the squad number that Bruno Fernandes might wear.

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Southend United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are in competition to sign Monaco striker Islam Slimani, according to reports.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempted to side-step more chants about Ed Woodward and the Glazer family by Manchester United supporters during their 6-0 thrashing of Tranmere Rovers.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not spend millions of pounds of Manchester United's money just to save his own job, insisting the club have to "spend wisely" in their bid to return to the top of the Premier League.

Manchester United have sustained multiple injuries to key players this season, specifically in midfield, with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay missing large chunks of the campaign so far. This has led to United being open to doing business for midfielders in the January transfer window, with the likes of Marcos Llorente and Bruno Fernandes both linked with a move to the club this month.

Manchester United's 0-2 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night has led to calls for the club to press on with their transfer dealings this month, with a whole host of players linked with a move to the club over the last few weeks.

The result of Manchester United's transfer mismanagement over the past few years is not just performances like the one we witnessed against Burnley. It's not just the protests either, against Ed Woodward and the Glazers that were prevalent at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, it's the direct impact on individuals coming into the club.

Manchester United are interested in signing Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham.

If you'd told Manchester United fans a year ago that their midfield would basically consist of one player - and that player would be £52million 'flop' Fred - you would not have sounded particularly sane.

Manchester United have been charged by the Football Association for 'failure to ensure the players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion' during the defeat against Liverpool.

Birmingham City manager Pep Clotet has admitted he doesn't know if teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham will stay at the club, amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.