Manchester United five-man shortlist revealed and more transfer rumours

straight to your inboxManchester United have initiated contact with Ajax for the transfer of Donny van de Beek, according to reports.The Dutchman is expected to be the latest star to leave the Eredivisie side on the back of another impressive campaign in his home country.Former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, now CEO of Ajax, confirmed United were among the teams interested in signing the midfielder back in June.With no breakthrough in negotiations to sign Jadon Sancho, Spanish outlet Sport

straight to your inboxManchester United are monitoring Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon this summer, according to reports.Reguilon, 23, spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Sevilla, helping the La Liga side win the Europa League after knocking out United in the semi-final.His stock has soared as a result of his impressive performances and Madrid are set to cash in on the former Spain U21 international as Zinedine Zidane already has Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in his ranks on the left side of

straight to your inboxManchester United could use one of Sergio Romero and Dean Henderson, as well as Diogo Dalot, as make weights in a deal to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make improvements to his squad this summer to build on his side's potential and would ideally like to add a winger and playmaker to his attacking ranks.While United's focus is currently on signing Borussia Dortmund wide man Jadon Sancho, Grealish has also been

straight to your inboxManchester United have had a bid rejected for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, according to reports in France.The 19-year-old is a product of the club's youth academy and broke into the first team last season.United continue to be linked with defenders despite MEN Sport understanding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is happy with his options in defence, although the United boss refused to rule out reinforcements to his back line earlier this month.Telefoot report the youngster is

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly eyeing Barcelona prodigy Ansu Fati as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer with the signing of a winger and Sancho is the top target after another fantastic season at Borussia Dortmund, in which he scored 20 goals and racked up 20 assists.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and were confident of finally signing him this summer but Dortmund have thrown a spanner

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters have told the club to continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite the deal appearing to hit a standstill.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to add more quality to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title challengers, with Sancho his number one target.United are long-term admirers of the rapid winger and have twice failed to sign him in the past - in 2017 when he left Manchester City and in 2019 - but

United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford, making him their top target.However, United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for another year.MEN Sport understands that United are still pursuing Sancho

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney says he would love to see Thiago Alcantara playing in the Premier League - just not for Manchester United's fierce rivals Liverpool.Derby County midfielder Rooney almost became teammates with Thiago at United but former manager David Moyes passed on signing him in the summer of 2013.Instead the Spanish midfielder secured a move to Bayern Munich that summer and has established himself as one of the most exciting players in European football.The 29-year-old is

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are still awaiting the club's first major signing of the summer transfer window. Headlines have been dominated by one name and one name only: Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inboxManchester United are one of three clubs interested in bringing Aaron Ramsey back to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.Ramsey left England last summer after spending 11 years at Arsenal as he moved to Italian giants Juventus on a free transfer.

straight to your inboxManchester United have been told that it will cost £40million to sign David Brooks from Bournemouth this summer, according to reports.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to offer Paul Pogba a new three-year-contract - according to reports.Pogba has entered the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford though United have the option to extend it for a further season.

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 inboxManchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United, so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited.But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is

straight to your inboxManchester United are keen on a summer move for Douglas Costa, according to reports.The Juventus winger is apparently unwanted by new boss Andrea Pirlo in Turin, leading to the inevitable resurfacing links to United.However, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio goes as far as saying United have spoken to Costa's agents, after Sky Sports reported the supposed interest as a viable alternative to Jadon Sancho this summer.Di Marzio says Costa's agents approached United to gauge any

straight to your inboxManchester United target Jadon Sancho is willing to ask for a summer move from Borussia Dortmund, but only on one condition according to the latest reports.United and Dortmund are still to agree a fee for Sancho, with Dortmund's self-imposed deadline to complete the deal passing last week.

straight to your inboxManchester United will rival Liverpool and Chelsea to sign Brighton defender Ben White this summer - according to reports.White played a starring role for Leeds in their successful bid to return to the Premier League and has reportedly caught the eye of all the Premier League's top clubs.Leeds are desperate to sign White permanently but have already seen an £18million offer rebuffed for the defender.

straight to your inboxManchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports.Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price.If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable, Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks.The 29-year-old has

United and City.With a whopping £635m release clause inserted into his contract, landing Messi will be almost impossible unless Barcelona are willing to do business but Souness believes there has never been a better time to test the water.