Manchester United give update on summer transfer plans

straight to your inbox every day for freeEthan Galbraith could play a part for Manchester United against Real Sociedad this evening after being included in the squad for the Europa League game. Galbraith has been included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad for the 8pm kick-off at Old Trafford after injuries to Edinson Cavani, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay.

direct to your inboxBorussia Dortmund fans have a new transfer theory about Jadon Sancho following his latest goal for the club.Sancho has been a priority transfer target for Manchester United for a number of years now. The club attempted to sign the former Manchester City youngster in the summer transfer window, however, the 20-year-old ended up staying in Germany as Dortmund stood firm over their €120million asking price.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek has been urged to remain patient at Manchester United as he bids to establish himself in English football. Van de Beek has found his first-team chances limited since arriving at Old Trafford from Ajax during last summer's transfer window.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been sent wild by Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho's performances for Borussia Dortmund against Schalke.The duo fired Dortmund into a 2-0 first-half lead against their rivals, with both goals coming in the space of three minutes before half-time.Haaland's goal was a particular highlight, with the Norwegian forward seeming to hang in the air before producing a kung-fu kick to fire home Sancho's cross.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans had a predictable response when Marcus Rashford name dropped Jadon Sancho in his Twitter Q&A on Friday night.England international Sancho continues to be linked with a big-money move to United, having been courted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side last year.United's pursuit of Sancho was the story of last summer's transfer window but the English winger ended up staying at Borussia Dortmund, who held firm over their €120million asking

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 19.Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for United against Newcastle United on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained in his pre-match press conference.Solskjaer also confirmed that Paul Pogba and Phil Jones remain unavailable while Scott McTominay is dealing with an injury after he was substituted in the second half of Thursday's win over Real Sociedad."Paul is out, Phil

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday.Van de Beek and Cavani did not travel to Turin for the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad due to muscular injuries but the summer signings have 'a chance' of making the weekend Premier League squad.United will assess Scott McTominay after he sustained an injury against Sociedad and was substituted in the second-half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be buoyed by Mason Greenwood's return to form but that doesn't detract from the club's transfer priority this summer.After a year-long transfer saga with Borussia Dortmund over the acquisition of Jadon Sancho, United eventually admitted defeat, refusing to meet the Bundesliga club's £108million valuation.Sancho 's form has cooled this season with only three goals and seven assists in 18 league outings.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Saturday, February 13.Transfer claimManchester United's interest in Watford's Ismaila Sarr last summer failed to materialise into a loan move due to a disagreement over whether there should be an option to buy, according to the player's agent.United were keen on signing a right-winger in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho their main target, but when it became clear that a move for Sancho

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's interest in Watford's Ismaila Sarr last summer failed to materialise into a loan move due to a disagreement over whether there should be an option to buy, according to the player's agent.United were keen on signing a right-winger in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho their main target, but when it became clear that a move for Sancho wouldn't be feasible, United considered other options, including Sarr.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, February 8.Manchester United are monitoring transfer targets with a view to adding to their central defence options in the summer window.The MEN understands United are willing to spend a significant fee on a new centre-back or a forward once the season is over, depending of how things go between now and the campaign's conclusion.Last summer, United prioritised a move for Jadon Sancho, with Ole

United have slight injury concerns over Marcus Rashford, with the England striker coming off with a knee injury in their previous game against Liverpool.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to make any signings before Monday's transfer deadline.United signed Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo in the summer window but have prioritised outgoings in the winter window.Pellistri, 19, could leave on loan as part of the next phase of his development and Jesse Lingard is likely to be loaned after failing to make a Premier League appearance all

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are hopeful Amad Diallo will develop into their long-term right winger.Diallo, 18, completed his £37million transfer from Atalanta this month and was one of two right wingers United signed in October, along with Uruguayan teenager Facundo Pellistri, following the failed pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho.The last specialist right winger United signed prior to Pellistri and Diallo was Wilfried Zaha in the January 2013

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, January 25.Bruno Fernandes has hit back at suggestions claiming he is tired after he was left out of United's starting XI against Liverpool at the weekend, with Donny van de Beek starting in his stead.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rested his creative midfielder ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie, introducing him midway through the second half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with Donny van de Beek about his role in the squad before their midweek win over Fulham.The Dutchman's lack of game time has been a talking point amongst supporters and the media after signing from Ajax for £40million in the summer.Van de Beek currently finds himself fifth choice at Old Trafford, behind Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred, which has seen him used as a late substitute

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were prepared to offer huge money to Borussia Dortmund for winger Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. However, United were put off by Dortmund's asking price of €120million (£106m), with the Old Trafford club feeling such a fee was not feasible in today's current market.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamal Musiala is not the first talented young English player to head to Germany in search of opportunities and neither is he the first to be linked with a move back.Manchester United know all about such players, having very publicly courted Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho last summer, while Jude Bellingham was also on the club’s radar before he chose the same route.If reports are to be believed, Musiala could be the next big thing to be involved in

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes praised Donny van de Beek's performance against Liverpool after the Netherlands international started ahead of him in the FA Cup tie. Van de Beek was given a rare opportunity to impress in the absence of Fernandes and he looked lively before being replaced by the Portuguese playmaker with the game tied at 2-2.