Manchester United morning headlines as Solskjaer explains transfer process

straight to your inboxYorke compares United star Martial to RonaldoFormer Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has hailed Anthony Martial’s development in a central striker role in recent months, comparing the France international to Cristiano Ronaldo.Martial enjoyed his best United goal return in 2019/20, with 23 goals in all competitions, the majority coming when playing through the middle. "A number nine is a very unique position, they are a rare breed" Yorke told talkSPORT.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 18.David de Gea has said Manchester United will need to gain more experience if they are to challenge for honours after ending the 2019/20 season without a trophy.Sunday night’s defeat to Sevilla means United have now gone three seasons without a piece of silverware and de Gea, one of the few players at the club to have won the Premier League, says more experience is required for that to change.“I think we

straight to your inboxFernandes explains Lindelof row Manchester United’s season ended in disappointing fashion, as they lost their third semi-final the season to Sevilla in the Europa League last night. It means that for the first time in over 30 years, United have gone three seasons without winning a trophy.

United revive Saul interestManchester United have revived their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to reports. The details are outlined in a story from the Daily Star , as cited by the MEN , who claim that United are weighing up a move for the Spain international.

straight to your inboxExclusive: Ighalo not interested in PSGOdion Ighalo has no interest in joining Paris Saint-Germain following reports the French champions are keen to sign the striker.  MEN Sport understands United are not exploring the idea of cutting short Ighalo’s loan from Shanghai Shenhua.  Reports in France claimed PSG were interested in Ighalo as they search for a replacement for Edinson Cavani, who will leave the club this summer.However, Ighalo has no interest in leaving Old

straight to your inboxVan Persie defends United’s penalty record under Solskjaer Manchester United’s high penalty count this season has been the subject of much discussion, but former player Robin van Persie has come out in defence of his old club. United were awarded 14 penalties in the Premier League this season, a record for the competition, and 21 in total.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, 13 August.Grealish to talk to Villa on futureJack Grealish is set to talk to Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow about his future upon his return from holiday.The MEN cite a report from The Mirror that claims the United transfer target fears Villa may price him out of a move this summer.It is claimed that Villa could demand up to £80million for the 24-year-old, which may force United to end their

straight to your inboxDortmund stars react to club’s Sancho statement Jadon Sancho could still end up at United before the start of the 2020/21 season, but the initial August 10 transfer deadline set by Borussia Dortmund has now passed. The England forward joined his team-mates for their pre-season training camp, with the club’s sporting director Michael Zorc making a forceful comment about the player’s future.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 11.Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admitted his team are “tired physically” after their extra time victory over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-finals.Mata came off the bench to help United advance to the semi-finals where they will face either Sevilla or Wolves, but the Spaniard accepted some of his teammates are feeling the impact of a gruelling schedule since lockdown.“I would say that

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, August 10.Borussia Dortmund insist they have no issue with Manchester United target Jadon Sancho travelling to England over the weekend and have named him in their pre-season training squad.United have made the signing of Sancho their number one priority for the summer transfer window, with speculation sent in overdrive after the England international was pictured in the UK on Saturday.However, Dortmund director

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.Dortmund planning Sancho contract talksManchester United’s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented.He is the club’s top target, MEN understands, but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side’s demands over a transfer.A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal.As a result, Dortmund themselves are

straight to your inboxFormer coach Meulensteen names three major transfer prioritiesRene Meulensteen has had his say on where Manchester United need to strengthen this summer.The Dutchman believes the club need to prioritise a new goalkeeper, a centre-half and an out-and-out centre-forward ahead of top target Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 7.US businessman Dan Friedkin has completed his takeover of Roma after 10 months of negotiations with his compatriot James Pallotta.According to reports in the Italian press (Calciomercato), that could see the Serie A club revive their interest in signing Manchester United centre-half Chris Smalling after negotiations stalled under their previous owners. The 30-year-old enjoyed a successful season in the

straight to your inboxSanchez leaves Alexis Sanchez’s Manchester United nightmare is finally over.  The Chilean, who scored just three league goals for the club, has spent the 2019/20 season on loan with Inter Milan and the move has been made permanent.According to Inter’s chief executive,, the news should be made official this morning.  "The player is entirely owned by Inter,” Inter's chief executive Beppe Marotta told Sky Sports on Wednesday ahead of the move being made official on

Manchester United are prepared to walk away from negotiations over Jadon Sancho due to Borussia Dortmund’s financial demands, the MEN understands.Dortmund are believed to be holding out for £108million for the England forward, who hit double figures for both goals and assists in last season’s Bundesliga.The MEN understands United are not worried about Dortmund’s apparent August 10 deadline for a deal to be agreed, and the English club is yet to reach an agreement with Sancho’s representatives,

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 4.Manchester United are edging closer to completing a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.Sancho is United’s leading transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.MEN Sport understand Inter Milan are close to sealing a permanent transfer for Alexis Sanchez which will pave the way for Sancho to arrive at Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxInter confirm fees paid for United players Italian club Inter Milan have confirmed the fees paid to Manchester United for the transfers of Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young. The Milan giants paid a club-record €74.162 million (around £66.75m) to land Belgian striker Lukaku while they shelled out a further €1.729m (£1.55m) to land Young in January.

straight to your inboxPallister responds to Maguire’s record-equalling achievement  Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister has hailed the impact Harry Maguire has made at Old Trafford.  United signed the England international for £80million from Leicester City last summer and this season he became the first outfield United player to feature in every minute of a top-flight campaign since Pallister in 1994/95.Maguire was also named club captain by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pallister

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, July 29.Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has taken to Instagram to explain his drop in form this season.The 27-year-old academy graduate has been strongly linked away with a move away from Old Trafford this summer after falling down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He capped off the season as United secured Champions League qualification with the second goal of the 2-0 win over Leicester