Manchester United could force Man City into breaking their transfer record

straight to your inboxIf the decision on Jadon Sancho staying was as 'final' as Borussia Dortmund say it is then why are they still negotiating with Manchester United?None of the Dortmund officials have met United during negotiations but the intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner, brother of Stephan, and Sancho's own agent Emeka Obasi are acting and speaking on Dortmund's behalf.It is normal for an intermediary to represent a club with a view to finalising a transfer: Tottenham sent two to Lisbon to

straight to your inboxLeicester have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Bournemouth winger David Brooks - according to reports.Brooks, 23, has been under consideration by United for upwards of a year after impressing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in Bournemouth's defeat to United in December 2018, MEN Sport understand. The Reds have cooled their interest in a possible loan deal for Juventus star Douglas Costa as they view Brooks as more attainable.

straight to your inboxManchester United will offer Sergio Romero to Aston Villa in a bid to sign Jack Grealish this summer, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a dilemma this summer with Dean Henderson returning to the club on the back of an impressive two-year spell with Sheffield United.MEN Sport understands Henderson is determined to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford but will consider his options if he doesn't receive assurances over his playing time.Romero has

straight to your inboxSanchez breaks silence on United exitAlexis Sanchez has expressed his delight at leaving Manchester United and signing for Inter Milan. Sanchez, 31, joined United from Arsenal in 2018 but struggled at Old Trafford and joined Inter on loan last summer.

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 inboxBorussia Dortmund are eyeing a move for Manchester City's highly rated youngster Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to reports.The young winger only turns 16 this week but has already represented City twice at under-18 level, scoring once, and is one of the highly rated players in the academy.His potential hasn't gone unnoticed, however, as German giants Dortmund are hoping to replicate the success they had with Jadon Sancho by snapping up another of the Blues' promising

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 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 inboxSteve McManaman believes Manchester City’s squad depth is something that Liverpool will have to look to replicate in the upcoming transfer window.Jurgen Klopp's men beat Newcastle United 3-1 on the final day of the Premier League season to finish on 99 points as champions.It has been a fantastic season for the Merseyside side, who have taken advantage of City’s inconsistencies to be crowned league champions for the first time in 30 years.City’s comprehensive win over

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was quick to point out Kevin De Bruyne's second goal in a game where the Manchester City star equalled a Premier League record for assists.A ball finished off by Raheem Sterling was enough for the Belgian to draw level with Thierry Henry on 20 assists for a league campaign. He was unable to further add to his tally, although did smash two goals in a 5-0 victory.

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 inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Thursday, July 23.Rising star Phil Foden has set himself the target of bettering this season’s goal and assist contributions next term.The 20-year-old has been directly involved in 17 goals for City across all competitions throughout 2019/20 – his best haul yet.That is not enough for Foden, though, who insists he can perform better and continue to do so on a consistent basis.“Every year I try to get my stats higher in terms

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer has tipped Mason Greenwood to break his Premier League goals record. The Manchester United youngster netted his side's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Wednesday evening.

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.