Lionel Messi may have given Manchester United a new Jadon Sancho problem

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood has been nominated for the prestigious European Golden Boy award.A shortlist of 40 names has been drawn up from the originally-announced longlist of 100 players, which was revealed in June.The award honours the best young player under the age of 21 for the calendar year and was originally established by Italian newspaper Tuttosport in 2003, with the winner determined by votes from 40 journalists across the continent.Former winners include Kylian Mbappe,

straight to your inboxManchester United are worried that they will face much stiffer competition for Jadon Sancho next year if they don't sign him this summer, according to reports.Though United are also looking at a number of left-backs, attacking signings remain the priority in the current window and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is still the club's top target.There was progress last week in negotiations over Sancho's personal terms and agent costs, but the two clubs remain at a stalemate due

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre is proceeding under the assumption Jadon Sancho will not leave the club before the transfer window closes.Manchester United have been negotiating Sancho's salary for almost the entirety of the window and made some headway in talks with the winger's agent, Emeka Obasi, last week. The MEN reported a week ago United were on the lookout for alternatives in the event a move for Sancho, 20, does not materialise.

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 inboxManchester United and Premier League rivals Liverpool and Arsenal have reportedly been put on 'red alert' to sign Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann.United got their transfer window rolling earlier this week as they strengthened their midfield options with the acquisition of Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants more attacking reinforcements to increase his side's chances of winning the Premier League, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho the

straight to your inboxManchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho says its a "nice feeling" to be valued at over £100million but insists his focus is fully on improving as a footballer.Sancho has emerged as one of the world's most promising youngsters after leaving Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund in 2017.The 20-year-old immediately joined the first-team squad and has blossomed into a key player for the Bundesliga side, enjoying the best season of his career so far last year which has

straight to your inboxLionel Messi could remain at Barcelona for another season, his father has admitted, after holding talks with the club to attempt to resolve his contract dispute. Jorge Messi, who is his son's agent, yesterday told reporters that it would be 'difficult' for Lionel to remain at Barcelona, saying he had not spoken to Manchester City or Pep Guardiola about a potential move.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, September 2.Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood would relish the opportunity to come up against Lionel Messi in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola’s men are considered the frontrunners for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s signature after he handed in a transfer request at Barcelona. Greenwood, who has speaking to the media while on England duty, would love the chance to test himself against the Argentinian

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.

Manchester City are the most likely Premier League destination for Messi, who played under Pep Guardiola for four years between 2008 and 2012, with a deal to take him to Manchester United implausible. Neville still doubts Messi will actually leave Barcelona this summer but thinks a transfer to City will be the outcome if he decides to move to England.

straight to your inbox While most of the football world is gripped by the future of Lionel Messi and his attempts to leave Barcelona, it is a different name that remains on the lips of those connected with Manchester United and the club's fans. At least Messi-gate has provided something of a distraction from the interminable pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inbox Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards would both love to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League but have questioned how much a transfer would cost Manchester City. The Barcelona star has told the club he wants to leave on a free transfer this summer .

straight to your inboxLionel Messi's tenuous links with Manchester United were inevitable as soon as he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.United remain one of the most powerful clubs in world football and when the very best players become available it will naturally pique the interest of the Old Trafford high-ups.It almost goes without saying, but United are quite obviously admirers of Messi.