Manchester United face battle for David Carmo and more transfer rumours

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are preparing to give Bruno Fernandes a significant pay rise just under a year since joining the club, according to reports.After months of speculation, Fernandes finally arrived at Old Trafford in a £47million move from Sporting last January and he has already had a seismic impact on the club.In just 38 games he has already scored 22 goals, as well as laid on 14 assists, and established himself as United's most important player.The

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are prepared to offer Eric Bailly in a swap deal to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres - according to reports.Bailly has been plagued by injuries since moving to United from Villarreal in 2016, missing more than 360 days of football due to various problems.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are looking to add competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the upcoming transfer windows, according to reports.Wan-Bissaka has had a strong start to life in Manchester since arriving from Crystal Palace in a £45million move, with United's defence significantly improving with him in the side.However, there have been continued concerns about the attacking aspect of his game, with just four assists and a single goal to his name in his 59

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were split on whether David de Gea should have saved James Ward-Prowse's free-kick.United started well on the South Coast as they aimed to stretch their run of victories in all competitions to four and should have already been ahead when Saints took the lead themselves.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are very likely to sign AC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu before the start of next season - reports claim.The 27-year-old has entered the final year of his contract in Italy and will be free to negotiate a pre-contact agreement with foreign clubs in January.Various reports have credited United with an interest in the Turkey international with Milan believed to be keen on tying him down to a new contract.However, according to SportBild

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are 'trying to exploit' Inter Milan in the hunt to land Christian Eriksen in the January transfer window, according to reports.The Denmark international has failed to settle since moving to Italy in January earlier this year from Tottenham and a return to the Premier League has been mooted.United explored a deal for Eriksen in 2019 but decided against moving for him after deeming he preferred a move to Spain.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have six defenders on their transfer shortlist for next summer - according to reports.United intended to strengthen their centre-back department during the recently closed transfer window but were unable to offload fringe defenders such as Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones.The Reds are expected to assess their options at the back next summer with a defender believed to be high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish list.90min report Villarreal defender

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are lining up a move for Everton's Marcel Brands to become the club's first director of football, according to reports.The Dutchman has earned a stellar reputation after leading Everton's transfer policy in recent years, masterminding the signings of James Rodriguez and others.However, his contract at Goodison Park is due to expire at the end of the season and United are said to be keen on bringing him across the north west.According to the

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have tipped summer signing Amad Diallo to fill the void left by the failure to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Sancho, 20, was a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United were unwilling to meet Borussia Dortmund's demands for the England international.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are keeping tabs on Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos with his contract due to expire at the end of the season, according to reports.United intended to strengthen their defensive options during the summer transfer window but the failure to offload fringe players such as Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo meant they were unable to add to the department.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United remain interested in Ousmane Dembele but could face competition from Arsenal for the player's services, according to reports.The France international was considered as a loan signing on deadline day after United failed to land Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, and it's now reported that their interest has not waned.Spanish outlet Sport state Dembele has 'offers on the table' ahead of the January transfer window and Barcelona could be

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have been credited with an interest in Braga defender David Carmo.The young centre-back only made his debut for his boyhood club in January but has already attracted a host of suitors.According to The Athletic, that includes United, due to the 21-year-old's promising performances.Carmo will not be a name familiar to many fans due to his limited experience in senior football, but the 21-year-old is already making a name for himself.The 6ft

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans are split on whether they would have liked the club to sign Raul Jimenez, following the Wolves striker's recent transfer claim.Though other positions have tended to be the priority, United have been on the lookout for a new striker capable of leading the line for a number of years in the past two transfer windows, but on both occasions have had to settle for more short-term alternatives instead.Norwegian prodigy Erling Braut Haaland

straight to your inboxFrance manager Didier Deschamps defended his decision to call up Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma over Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte on Tuesday, before his side went on to lose to minnows Finland the following day.Despite establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League - perhaps second only to Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk - Laporte has repeatedly been snubbed by the national team and is yet to even make his debut for France.The 26-year-old has

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes features as the 22nd best male footballer.Six Liverpool players make the list - Jordan Henderson, Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago Alcantara, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.But De Bruyne is the highest-ranked English-based star - also coming ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo.The City midfielder was only pipped to the top spot by Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski."Nobody could have done more than the