Manchester United stance on Moises Caicedo in transfer window

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe clank of the studs could be heard trudging up the sloped Stretford End tunnel towards the modest home dressing room. Manchester United were 4-1 down at the interval to Tottenham and, in the away dressing room, Jose Mourinho was preparing his players to inflict a joint-record defeat on United.

straight to your inbox every day for free Brandon Williams expects to stay at Manchester United beyond Monday's transfer deadline. Despite interest from Newcastle and Southampton, the MEN understands United want to keep full-back Williams, 20, as cover following the departures of right-backs Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ethan Laird.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have demanded the club sign a new striker in order to mount a sustainable Premier League title challenge.United were rejected by Erling Haaland in December 2019 when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was desperate to add to his forward line.Anthony Martial ended the season with a career-best goal return and Edinson Cavani was signed in the summer in order to add experience to the forward line.However, during the current campaign, Martial has

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United missed out on the chance to return to the top of the table after losing at home to Sheffield United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 2-1 to the Blades at Old Trafford to remain one point behind Manchester City in second place, with the leaders also having a game in hand.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have bemoaned the inconsistency in the officiating at Old Trafford after Anthony Martial saw a goal ruled out against Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went into half time 1-0 down after Kean Bryan's controversial opener for the Premier League's bottom club.David de Gea failed to meet a corner kick which allowed the Sheffield United defender to head home, although replays showed Billy Sharp pushed the goalkeeper as he

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe games are still coming thick and fast and Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday as Sheffield United visit Old Trafford.United go into the game full of confidence after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and having not lost in the Premier League in 13 matches.The players were back in training at the start of the week ahead of the Blades' visit.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe father of Erling Braut Haaland, Alf-Inge Haaland, would not be drawn on speculation linking his son with a move to Manchester United - though he remained complimentary of the club.United aren't expected to make any signings in January, following the arrival of Amad Diallo, but M.E.N. Sport understands the club are looking to make four new additions in 2021.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are yet to decide on whether to trigger the one-year extension in Juan Mata's contract.Mata, 32, has only started six times this season and has entered the last six months of his existing deal but United have the option to extend until 2022.United extended the contracts of Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic and Timothy Fosu-Mensah in January of last year and have already decided not to take up the option of an additional year on the contracts of

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Manchester City both chased the signature of Martin Odegaard before the teenager eventually settled on a move to Real Madrid.The 16-year-old was one of the most sought-after players in 2015 when most clubs in Europe were chasing his signature.Several loan spells, including a breakthrough year with Real Sociedad last season, have now seen him integrated into the Real Madrid first team.Despite starring and registering seven goals and

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Liverpool are neck and neck in the Premier League title race ahead of Sunday's crunch clash at Anfield. On the field, there is very little to separate the title challengers, with United leading the pack by three points after their victory against Burnley in midweek.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRB Leipzig have no interest in selling star defender Dayot Upamecano this month, amid Manchester United's interest, and more transfer rumours. M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United shelved plans for a move for Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier this month amid uncertainty over the outcome of his worldwide ban for breaching betting rules.Trippier, 30, was given a 10-week ban and fined £70,000 by the Football Association on December 23 but the suspension has been put on hold, pending an appeal, and Trippier started in Atletico's 2-0 win over Sevilla on Tuesday night.The MEN understands Trippier's suspension

straight to your inbox every day for free Independiente del Valle general manager Santiago Morales has confirmed the club have reached an agreement with a Premier League club for the transfer of former Manchester United target Moises Caicedo. MEN Sport reported last month United were working on a €6million deal for the midfielder as part of their new transfer strategy which aimed at signing the most talented youngsters from around the world.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is not expecting to strengthen the Manchester United squad with any more additions this month but suggested 'two or three players' could leave. The MEN reported United have shelved plans to sign Ecuador international Moises Caicedo following 'messy' negotiations over a potential €6million transfer for the 19-year-old midfielder.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are enjoying a good laugh at the expense of Leeds United after the Yorkshire side were dumped out of the FA Cup by Crawley Town. The FA Cup third round, which sees Premier League sides enter the competition, has been played this weekend and, while United successfully navigated past Watford with a 1-0 win, there have been plenty of upsets so far.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBrighton are hoping to seal the signing of Manchester United target Moises Caicedo after holding talks with the youngsters, reports claim.MEN Sport reported last month that Caicedo was a target for United as part of their new recruitment strategy.United targeted the 19-year-old to join in the January transfer window due to new work permit regulations following Brexit.The Reds have switched their focus on signing the highest-rated teenage talents from

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed Paul Pogba promised him that the pair would have a good understanding playing together for Manchester United.12 months ago, after months of transfer speculation, Fernandes sealed his dream move to Old Trafford and fans were instantly picturing his link up with Pogba.Unfortunately, supporters were forced to wait to see the duo in action as Pogba was currently recovering from surgery on an ankle injury that had side lined him

straight to your inbox every day for freeAmad Diallo is officially a Manchester United player after the club announced his arrival on Thursday.United agreed a deal to sign Diallo from Atalanta during last summer's transfer window, with the move subject to a medical, work permit and personal terms.All three hurdles were overcome and Diallo will link up with his new United teammates in Manchester when his visa is processed.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “As a club, we have followed Amad

straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have been handed a warning amid their ongoing pursuit of teenage midfielder Moises Caicedo.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are interested in a deal for the 19-year-old Ecuador international but are yet to reach a breakthrough over a transfer agreement.