Manchester United join race for Nathan Ake and more transfer rumours

straight to your inboxManchester United have finalised a five-man transfer shortlist for the summer window, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men sealed a top three finish in the Premier League by defeating Leicester on the final day of the season and remain in the hunt for Europa League success.United travelled to Germany on Sunday as they prepare to face FC Copenhagen on Monday, the start of the mini-tournament which will conclude this season's competition.

straight to your inboxManchester United are unsurprisingly planning to make Jadon Sancho their new No.7 should they sign the Borussia Dortmund winger, according to reports.Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to add his quality, pace and cutting edge to his already exciting attacking ranks.MEN Sport understands United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and twice failed in attempts to sign him in the past, firstly when he left Manchester City for

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund are planning to throw a further spanner in the works of Manchester United's chase for Jadon Sancho by offering him a new big money contract, according to reports.Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to improve his side's attacking options ahead of the new season and it's understood the club were confident of finally signing the England international after failing in two previous attempts.However, MEN Sport

straight to your inboxManchester United will compete with Wolves for the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to improve his squad this summer in order to mount a Premier League title challenge next season and, as well as a new winger and playmaker, he would like to add a centre-midfielder to his ranks.Jude Bellingham was United's priority target for the position but the teenage prodigy instead opted to join Borussia

straight to your inboxRoma are ready to revive their interest in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling with the following a successful takeover of the club - according to reports.The 30-year-old joined the Serie A side on loan last summer and impressed during his debut season in Italy, with Roma keen to secure his services permanently.

Jadon Sancho.Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho is United's top priority this summer, but MEN Sport understands senior club officials at Old Trafford are unhappy with the German club's demands. It is understood United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.

straight to your inboxManchester United are willing to wait until the end of the transfer window before making their move for Jack Grealish, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to enhance his attacking options this summer as he eyes a Premier League title challenge next season, with a winger and a playmaker high on his wish list.The transfer window has been open for a little over a week and United are edging closer to signing their top target Jadon Sancho.As well as Sancho, United

straight to your inboxBarcelona are reportedly confident of signing Eric Garcia this summer because of the defender's contract situation at Manchester City.City are looking to drastically improve their squad following a disappointing domestic campaign and are on the verge of signing Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake already.However, they may be in danger of losing one of their bright spots of the campaign as youngster Garcia is continues to be heavily linked with a return to Barcelona.The Spaniard

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 willing to accept Manchester United's desire of paying for Jadon Sancho in installments as long as they pay their asking price, according to reports.The transfer window has now been open for a week and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to use the market to turn his team into Premier League title contenders, with Sancho being the priority target.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old who has enjoyed another sensational season in Germany, with 20

straight to your inboxManchester United have made contact with the agent of Lille star Gabriel Magalhaes over a summer switch to Old Trafford, according to reports.The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea and Everton during the January transfer window after impressing in Ligue 1.United continue to be linked with defenders and Gabriel is the latest name to be linked with a move to the Premier League.RMC Sport claim United have taken the first steps in completing a deal and have

straight to your inboxManchester United have turned their attention to signing Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, reports in Italy say.United are being linked with various centre-backs this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to build a Champions League-standard squad for next season.

straight to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City could go head to head to try and sign French left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri.That is according to FootMercato, who say the Angers defender, 19, has attracted plenty of interest across Europe, and recently visited both United and City to look around their facilities and speak to people at the club.The report says Ait-Nouri has returned to France to assess his options, and both clubs are prepared to make a formal offer to sign him in the

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 inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 30.City close to completing Ake dealManchester City are on the verge of completing a £40million deal for Nathan Ake.They are in advanced talks with Bournemouth and look set to sign the centre-back in the coming days.An agreement has not yet been reached, but City are believed to be close to securing Ake’s transfer.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his defensive options following last summer’s departure

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara amid reports he can leave the German champions for €30million.The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to United's fierce rivals Liverpool but Jurgen Klopp's are yet to make an official move for the 29-year-old.Thiago has been an integral part of the Bayern Munich side who have lifted eight consecutive Bundesliga titles.

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund have reportedly rejected Manchester United's opening bid for Jadon Sancho.M.E.N.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are preparing to open talks with Real Madrid over the surprise transfer of James Rodriguez next week, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to enhance his squad this summer to build on their potential and turn them into Premier League challengers, with a centre-midfielder, winger and playmaker all on his wish list.

straight to your inboxManchester United are interested in Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak - according to reports. Oblak, 27, is widely regarded as one of the best shot stoppers on the planet and reports suggest he is open to a new challenge after spending six years with the La Liga giants.

straight to your inboxManchester United are in discussions with Inter Milan over a swap deal involving Alexis Sanchez and Ivan Perisic - according to reports.Sanchez joined the Italian side last summer on a season-long loan and various outlets in Italy suggest Inter are keen to keep the Chilean on a permanent basis.The former Arsenal star has emerged as a key player for Antonio Conte since the restart of the season, scoring twice and registering seven assists in seven starts since the enforced