Manchester United are looking to copy Bruno Fernandes transfer tactic in Jadon Sancho negotiations

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes that Jadon Sancho could have a similar impact to Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and has urged his former club to get the deal done as soon as possible.United are long-term admirers of Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho, and are aiming to finally sign him this summer after previously failing to do so in 2017 and 2019.However, the transfer saga looks set to rumble on throughout the window as Dortmund are adamant that he won't be leaving the Signal

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho is a man in demand.The Borussia Dortmund winger enjoyed a fantastic season in the Bundesliga and looked ready to return home with Manchester United.Unfortunately, the two sides failed to reach an agreement after sporting director Michael Zorc imposed a deadline on the deal, and the chances of Sancho joining Manchester United imminently have faded slightly.The player himself has been nothing but professional throughout, and the weekend saw him dazzle supporters

straight to your inboxFernandes explains Lindelof row Manchester United’s season ended in disappointing fashion, as they lost their third semi-final the season to Sevilla in the Europa League last night. It means that for the first time in over 30 years, United have gone three seasons without winning a trophy.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer empathised with Victor Lindelof following his row with Bruno Fernandes over Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.Fernandes and Lindelof were involved in a heated argument after Luuk de Jong pounced in the 78th minute to score the winner for Sevilla and ensure a third consecutive trophyless season for United."It was a disappointing goal to give away," Solskjaer said.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday August 15.Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has responded to recent comparisons with club legend Eric Cantona.The Portuguese attacking midfielder has hit the ground running and admits that being compared to Cantona is highly flattering.

straight to your inboxThere was a strange non-transfer tale recently where a Premier League club briefed they were interested in a player they had no interest in signing.The player is represented by the same agency with elite clients already at the Premier League club, who agreed to fuel publicity around the player in an attempt to smoke out an actual interested party.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans aren't concerned by Jadon Sancho's comments following Borussia Dortmund's friendly win on Wednesday.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United have been unwilling to meet Dortmund's asking price thus far.The England international joined up with the Bundesliga side earlier this week for their pre-season training camp in Switzerland and started the club's friendly win against Altach alongside Jude Bellingham.Sancho

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 11.Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admitted his team are “tired physically” after their extra time victory over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-finals.Mata came off the bench to help United advance to the semi-finals where they will face either Sevilla or Wolves, but the Spaniard accepted some of his teammates are feeling the impact of a gruelling schedule since lockdown.“I would say that

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.

straight to your inboxSancho in United WhatsApp groupJadon Sancho has reportedly been added to a private WhatsApp group with several United players as preparations for his move to Old Trafford ramp up.According to journalist Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast, Sancho has been in regular contact with several players at United, stating that the club feel ‘comfortable’ in their current position.“Manchester United are comfortable at this moment in time that they're not in any competition for

straight to your inboxPhil Neville has suggested Manchester United might not need Jack Grealish because Bruno Fernandes has been such a revelation since joining the club in January.Sancho and Grealish are both targets for United this summer, with the Borussia Dortmund winger Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No.1 priority.Grealish, meanwhile, will make a decision on his future later this month amid interest from United.Neville, however, feels that landing Grealish is not necessarily a transfer his former

straight to your inboxHere is the latest on the potential arrival of Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford this summer from other outlets:Daily Star: Sancho ‘already in’ WhatsApp group with United playersUnited’s number one transfer target is reportedly already in a WhatsApp group with several of the club’s players. As reported by the Daily Star , it is believed that the 20-year-old is in frequent contact with multiple players at the club who he knows from international duty with England.

straight to your inboxSeven is not the only famed squad number vacant at Manchester United. Anthony Martial requested the nine and relinquished the 11 but Bruno Fernandes is not a winger.Jadon Sancho is but seven is more suitable for a right winger and 11 is traditionally reserved for the dribbler on the opposite flank.

Manchester United are prepared to walk away from negotiations over Jadon Sancho due to Borussia Dortmund’s financial demands, the MEN understands.Dortmund are believed to be holding out for £108million for the England forward, who hit double figures for both goals and assists in last season’s Bundesliga.The MEN understands United are not worried about Dortmund’s apparent August 10 deadline for a deal to be agreed, and the English club is yet to reach an agreement with Sancho’s representatives,

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 inboxJadon Sancho made a return to Borussia Dortmund training on Monday as Manchester United fans laid down a challenge for the 20-year-old.Unied have made the England international their number one target for the summer transfer window with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2020/21 season.

straight to your inbox The anticipation is growing steadily as Manchester United fans await news of their first summer arrival. Ed Woodward and co.