Manchester United evening headlines as Jadon Sancho opens up on £108m price tag

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer swooped in to seal a £15million deal a few months later in the summer. MEN Sport understands Marcelo Bielsa remains a huge admirer of James, but sources close to the player do not expect a deal of any kind to happen this year.

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters can't decide who would be the best alternative if Jadon Sancho can't be signed this summer.Donny van de Beek remains the only new arrival at United so far in the window and there are only two weeks to go before it closes on October 5.Following United's humiliating start to the Premier League with a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, MEN Sport understands that United have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence, with a left-back the most

straight to your inboxLeeds will revive their long-standing interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James, if he becomes available this summer, reports say.James was ready to sign for Leeds on transfer deadline day in January 2019, with a deal all-but agreed and promotional photos taken, but Swansea pulled out of the arrangement at the last minute.The Welshman went on to join United that summer for around £15m, scoring four goals with seven assists in 46 appearances in his debut season in

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are concerned that they will lose out on Alex Telles to Paris Saint-Germain, amid fresh speculation that the defender could join the club.While attacking targets remain the priority for United and Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target, United have been monitoring left-backs this summer due to uncertainty in the position.One of the left-backs was Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, who had impressed United's recruitment department

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho that an agreement is close over a switch to Old Trafford, according to reports.Sancho remains Solskjaer's main transfer target but time is running out to complete a deal. The transfer window closes on October 5 and Dortmund have maintained the England international will remain at the Bundesliga side for at least one more season.

United should have known for some time. Dortmund have said it enough times, issuing numerous updates from manager, chief executive or director of football, the trio taking it in turns to shoot across United's bows in media appearances.

straight to your inboxSancho staying put - Dortmund head of footballBorussia Dortmund head of football Sebastian Kehl has insisted that Jadon Sancho will stay with the Bundesliga club for the 2020/21 season.The England winger remains Manchester United’s top transfer target, although the clubs remain apart in their valuation of the player.And while Kehl reaffirmed Dortmund’s belief that Sancho will stay, he admitted the club are monitoring the market for a replacement in case a deal is struck

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday September 14.With less than a week to go until Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund begin their respective domestic seasons, we’re still no closer to the English club reaching a deal for the Dortmund forward’s signature.Lucien Favre’s side are due to kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United will play host to Crystal Palace on the same day.While

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains a target for Manchester United in this summer's transfer window, and the England international has today been handed a huge upgrade on FIFA 21 with EA confirming the top 100 highest-rated players.Sancho was named as the 48th highest-ranked player on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team this year, given the same 87 overall rating as Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Aymeric Laporte, Antoine Griezmann, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Luis Suarez

straight to your inboxProgress made over Sancho Manchester United have made progress in talks over agents fees and personal terms with  Jadon Sancho  as the club continue to push for a deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Mason Greenwood's switch to the No.11 shirt number means Jadon Sancho will be the club's new No.7.United announced that both Greenwood and Brandon Williams will wear new squad numbers for the 2020/21 campaign.Greenwood, 18, was handed the No.11 jersey previously worn by United legends Ryan Giggs, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.

straight to your inbox Gary Neville suggests there is no 'desperate' need for Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. England international Sancho remains United's priority target even after the imminent arrival of Donny van de Beek with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to reinforce his attack by adding the £108m-rated forward before the transfer window closes on October 5.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked it was no coincidence that Jadon Sancho was pictured alongside Marcus Rashford to model England's new training kit range.The Three Lions unveiled their new Nike jerseys with a host of promotional images and Rashford was pictured alongside the Borussia Dortmund star, setting United fans into a frenzy.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for United but MEN Sport understand there has been no resolution to the issues currently facing the

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked that Donny van de Beek's arrival at Old Trafford could see Bruno Fernandes enter the race for the Premier League golden boot next season.Van de Beek is set to become United's first major signing of the summer after the Reds reached an agreement with Ajax for the 23-year-old.

straight to your inbox Manchester United still hope to finalise a deal for Jadon Sancho as they close in on a move for Donny van De Beek.United have agreed a £40million fee with Ajax for Van de Beek, 22, having failed to find a breakthrough in negotiations for Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho. Although Van de Beek can operate as a playmaker or a midfielder, United still intend to reinforce their attack with the £108m-rated Sancho before the transfer window closes on October 5.

straight to your inboxHow do you replace arguably the greatest player that has ever lived?That is the question that Barcelona could face this summer after Lionel Messi dropped the bombshell of the year by announcing his desire to leave the club following their humiliating end to their league season.Some United supporters dared to dream about Messi ending up at Old Trafford, but MEN Sports understand such a deal is implausible despite repeated links from all over the world.

Sancho saga delays signingsManchester United’s protracted negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over Jadon Sancho are delaying signings elsewhere, reports the MEN’s Tyrone Marshall.Progress on the Sancho front remains slow, with Dortmund still sticking to their £108million valuation.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans would rather see the club sign Jadon Sancho than Lionel Messi this summer.The biggest transfer in recent football history could be on the cards this summer after Messi shocked the world by informing Barcelona that he wants to leave the club on Tuesday.Messi's decision came just 11 days after Barca's embarrassing exit from the Champions League after they were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich and it has sparked speculation that he could make an unlikely

Transfer Window Podcast: Sancho believes United move will happen Ian McGarry told the Transfer Window Podcast : “Our information is that Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are comfortable with the positions they're in with regards to selling Sancho.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken