Manchester United 'close to agreeing' Thiago Alcantara transfer and more transfer rumours

straight to your inboxInter Milan are close to signing Alexis Sanchez to pave the way for Manchester United to finalise a £108million deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of securing a permanent deal for Sanchez, 31, early in the transfer window and it is understood the move is expected to be finalised this week.United's eagerness to shift Sanchez permanently has been intensified by their desire to sign long-time target Sancho, 20.

straight to your inboxManchester United are edging closer to the signing of Jadon Sancho and a deal could be completed by the end of the week, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to improve his squad this summer and would ideally like to make the additions of a centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger, with Borussia Dortmund's Sancho being the top target.The 20-year-old has enjoyed another fantastic season in Germany and United are confident of finally brining him to Old Trafford

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 inboxLess than a week into the summer transfer window and the same old names are already dominating the headlines once again.Manchester United eyes will be rolling having been linked with the unlikely arrivals of both Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Antoine Griezmann, while Manchester City have been touted to build upon their early business with the addition of Sergi Roberto.

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 insist there is 'nothing in' reports they have agreed a move for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez. Portuguese public service broadcaster RTP claimed Jimenez, 29, was in line to move to United as Wolves had agreed a deal to sign Braga forward Paulinho.

Manchester City have overpaid to sign Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.City are closing in on a £40million deal to sign the defender following Bournemouth's relegation from the Premier League.

straight to your inboxManchester United have moved a step closer to signing Jadon Sancho after agreeing an initial fee with Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified the 20-year-old as the ideal transfer target this summer on the back of a superb season in the Bundesliga.

straight to your inboxManchester United are relaxed about their pursuit of Jadon Sancho amid attempts by Borussia Dortmund to pressurise them into making an early bid.A report in Germany this week claimed United had submitted a £90million offer for priority target Sancho, 20, but the club denied any bid had been made on the first day of the summer transfer window and Dortmund figures have privately admitted the same.The MEN understands United believe Dortmund are attempting to arouse interest in

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara amid reports he can leave the German champions for €30million.The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to United's fierce rivals Liverpool but Jurgen Klopp's are yet to make an official move for the 29-year-old.Thiago has been an integral part of the Bayern Munich side who have lifted eight consecutive Bundesliga titles.

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 inboxSome impatient Manchester United fans are gutted that the club have yet to make a bid for Jadon Sancho, amid speculation that their opening offer had been rejected by Borussia Dortmund.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on his squad's potential with some key signing and would ideally like to bring in a playmaker, centre-midfielder and winger this summer.Sancho is United's top target and M.E.N.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Brandon Williams would benefit from a loan move next season.Williams made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in September, featuring as a substitute during the EFL Cup win against Rochdale.

straight to your inboxManchester United have sold academy defender Ben Hockenhull to Championship club Brentford. Hockenhull, 18, has joined Brentford's reserve side on a two-year deal after United had extended his contract to December amid uncertainty over the futures of a number of academy players in the current climate.

straight to your inboxManchester United are delaying decisions on signings amid uncertainty over Champions League qualification.The MEN understands United have not put out any more feelers after it was confirmed the summer transfer window would open on July 27 and close on October 5.Senior United figures are believed to have held a meeting last week that was attended by Matthew Judge, tasked with negotiating transfers, before the window opens on Monday.

straight to your inboxManchester United are looking to hijack Manchester City 's reported move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake - according to reports. Ake, 25, is on City's shortlist as Pep Guardiola targets a new defender and various reports have suggested the Blues have agreed a £35million deal for the Dutchman.

United look to move into a strong position with victory at Old Trafford tonight (Wednesday, 6pm kick off). United's game against West Ham comes just before Chelsea's trip to Liverpool.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have demanded that David de Gea is dropped for Dean Henderson next season after his two errors in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.De Gea's form has nosedived in recent months with a number of key mistakes creeping into his game.With Henderson impressing during a two-year loan spell at Sheffield United, De Gea's position as United's first-choice goalkeeper was already under threat.The Spaniard did not help his cause at Wembley, allowing Olivier

straight to your inboxManchester United are closing in on the signing of Jadon Sancho, according to reports.United are currently enjoying a 19-game unbeaten streak after a marked improvement since the restart and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build on his side's potential this summer by reinforcing his attacking options, with the hope of turning them into Premier League title contenders.The Norwegian would ideally like to add a centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger to his squad, with Borussia

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund will not allow Manchester United target Jadon Sancho to leave for a cut price fee as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - according to reports. Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the back of the most impressive season of his career.