Manchester United make formal offer to Cristiano Ronaldo agent and more transfer rumours

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 watched Amad Diallo in action for the first time since his move to Old Trafford was announced during Atalanta's defeat against Hellas Verona on Saturday.The MEN understands United agreed to pay £19m up front, with £18.1m in add-ons, for the 18-year-old on deadline day of the summer transfer window.Diallo will move to England in January with United still working on securing a work permit for the youngster.United fans have been forced

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United favourite Luis Nani says Paul Scholes is the player who has impressed him the most during his playing career.The Portuguese winger has been reflecting on his time at Old Trafford in which he won 12 trophies during an eight-year spell in Manchester.Nani played alongside a host of world-class players during his time a United, including one season with good friend and compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.However, it was United legend Scholes who

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a quiet January transfer window as football clubs continue to reel from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Up to 4,000 Premier League matchgoers will return for the first time since March for United's trip to West Ham United next week, but Greater Manchester was placed in Tier 3 of the regional restrictions and supporters may not return to Old Trafford until the New Year.

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 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.

A luxury £27m four-star hotel backed by former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo has been given the go ahead by city planners.The 151-room hotel near Piccadilly Gardens is a joint venture between the footballer and Portuguese hoteliers Pestana, and will be part of the CR7 brand when it opens in 2023.A ground floor bar, cafe, basement gym and roof terrace are proposed over 11 floors, while the area outside the hotel will also be improved with widened pavements and new trees.It will take

straight to your inbox every day, freeSir Alex Ferguson is renowned for his legendary stint in the Manchester United dugout, where he helped nurture some of greatest players in the early stages of their career.Many notable names progressed from the academy ranks under Ferguson's stewardship, including David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Danny Welbeck, while other young players were drafted in a crafted into stars - Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo amongst them.

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 are among the clubs vying for the signature of highly-rated FC Braga centre-back David Carmo, according to reports.The 21-year-old penned a new contract with the Portuguese side last week and has seen his reputation soar since making his debut for the club in January.Comparisons have been made with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk due to his commanding presence and the Athletic reports United are among 10 different clubs chasing Carmo's

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are reportedly considering a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou in the summer.After spending £130million on defenders - in the shape of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka - in the summer of 2019, further additions to the back-line weren't a priority in the previous transfer window.However, views soon changed following the 3-1 opening day defeat against Crystal Palace, with every goal coming from a defensive mishap, and

straight to your inbox Lionel Messi would need both Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero to stay at Manchester City in order to sign for the club, according to reports. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner shocked the football world this past summer when he announced his intention to leave Barcelona and City were immediately made the favourites to be his next club.