Manchester United morning headlines as Traore explains Pogba influence

straight to your inboxLionel Messi's tenuous links with Manchester United were inevitable as soon as he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.United remain one of the most powerful clubs in world football and when the very best players become available it will naturally pique the interest of the Old Trafford high-ups.It almost goes without saying, but United are quite obviously admirers of Messi.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans would rather see the club sign Jadon Sancho than Lionel Messi this summer.The biggest transfer in recent football history could be on the cards this summer after Messi shocked the world by informing Barcelona that he wants to leave the club on Tuesday.Messi's decision came just 11 days after Barca's embarrassing exit from the Champions League after they were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich and it has sparked speculation that he could make an unlikely

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United man Gary Pallister believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be eyeing an additional midfielder ahead of the new season.United are yet to secure any major new arrivals ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on September 12 but remain in the market for additions.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a prime target, although the German side are standing firm on their stance he will not leave, resulting in other wide players being

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

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

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are frustrated with the club's lack of activity in the transfer market thus far, especially compared with the excellent business Chelsea are getting done.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his forward options to build on his side's potential and turn them into title challengers, but it has been a slow start to the summer.United missed out on teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund and have also been unable to sign top targets Jadon

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of transfer activity at Old Trafford.The club's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho continues to dominate the headlines but no agreement has been reached with the Bundesliga side yet.

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 fans were once again trying to convince Jadon Sancho to sign for the club after he scored in another friendly for Borussia Dortmund.United are long-term admirers of Sancho and were confident of finally getting their man this summer after twice failing to do so, in 2017 and 2019, but the transfer has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant he will not be leaving in the current transfer window.United haven't given up on the signing, however,

straight to your inboxHargreaves' prediction for SanchoOwen Hargreaves says Jadon Sancho would have a similar transformative impact to Bruno Fernandes were he to join United this summer.The former United midfielder believes that Dortmund will sell the player if the right offer comes in. “I hope he comes over here.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish signed before the club's opening fixture of the 2020/21 Premier League season against Crystal Palace.The Reds secured Champions League qualification on the final day of the season earlier this month but are yet to make a signing in the window.Sancho remains a priority target for the club despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star player will not be sold this summer.

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday August 18.Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre has reiterated his desire to keep Jadon Sancho at the club.Sancho has been the subject of heavy speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Jadon Sancho this summer despite strong and continued interest from Manchester United. Kehl, the head of licensed player division, has followed the same line as sporting director Michael Zorc in claiming the England international will be a Dortmund player for the upcoming season despite the best efforts of the Reds, who are not prepared to match the German club's £108 million asking price.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans aren't concerned by Jadon Sancho's comments following Borussia Dortmund's friendly win on Wednesday.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United have been unwilling to meet Dortmund's asking price thus far.The England international joined up with the Bundesliga side earlier this week for their pre-season training camp in Switzerland and started the club's friendly win against Altach alongside Jude Bellingham.Sancho

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, August 12. Rio Ferdinand feels the arrival of Jadon Sancho will provide greater competition for places at Manchester United and spur the club onto success.

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 inboxSancho in United WhatsApp groupJadon Sancho has reportedly been added to a private WhatsApp group with several United players as preparations for his move to Old Trafford ramp up.According to journalist Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast, Sancho has been in regular contact with several players at United, stating that the club feel ‘comfortable’ in their current position.“Manchester United are comfortable at this moment in time that they're not in any competition for