Manchester United to battle Liverpool FC to sign Nicolo Barella and more transfer rumours

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 inboxManchester City have decided not to make a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and have ended their pursuit, according to reports.Messi endured a high-profile fallout with the Barcelona board during the summer, where he handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force an exit.That immediately led to suggestions of a reunion with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium, with those rumours surfacing once again after the City boss penned a new two-year deal.However, Spanish

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans are split on whether they'd like to see Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule join the club.With the January transfer window quickly approaching, M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have tipped summer signing Amad Diallo to fill the void left by the failure to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Sancho, 20, was a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United were unwilling to meet Borussia Dortmund's demands for the England international.

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.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have laughed off suggestions that Bruno Fernandes could leave for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Wanderers and scored 21 goals after joining from German side Kaiserslautern in 2002.

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 fans are split on whether they would have liked the club to sign Raul Jimenez, following the Wolves striker's recent transfer claim.Though other positions have tended to be the priority, United have been on the lookout for a new striker capable of leading the line for a number of years in the past two transfer windows, but on both occasions have had to settle for more short-term alternatives instead.Norwegian prodigy Erling Braut Haaland

straight to your inboxManchester City are to prioritise the signing of a new top-class striker next summer, with Erling Braut Haaland and Lautaro Martinez the top targets, according to reports.City have not signed an out-and-out striker since Gabriel Jesus arrived at the club from Palmeiras in 2017, which is hardly surprising considering the form of the Brazilian and his teammate Sergio Aguero ever since.The Blues signed Aguero from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and he has gone on to become one of the

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.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have rued the clubs inability to sign Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window after the pair combined for England's second goal against Republic of Ireland.The Three Lions took the lead through United skipper Harry Maguire who captained his country for the first time and headed home after an excellent cross from Harry Winks on the 18 minute mark.England continued to dominate the game with Grealish in particularly

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have submitted a formal offer to Jorge Mendes regarding the availability of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports.Speculation over the United legend's future has been rampant this week with various outlets suggesting Juventus will look to offload the 35-year-old next summer in order to free up their wage bill.There is likely to be plenty of interest in the Portuguese icon, with Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo

Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig known, according to reports. Upamecano has developed into one of Europe's most highly rated defenders in recent years and played a pivotal role in Leipzig reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history last season.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans want to see the club part company with seven players in the January transfer window.United look set to welcome Atalanta's young winger Amad Diallo when the window reopens in 2021, after they agreed a £19million up-front fee, with £18.1m in add-ons for the 18-year-old.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could seek more January incomings yet it could be more a time to offload players.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans are taking stock of the season so far as players join their national teams for the two-week international break.Inconsistency has been the theme of the season - stunning victories over Paris-Saint Germain and RB Leipzig have been eclipsed by dire defeats to Tottenham and Istanbul Basaksehir.Question marks have been raised about the defence, the make-up of the midfield, and the disappointing form of some players.

straight to your inbox every day, freeReal Madrid are once again plotting a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba and prefer him to wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports.Pogba has long been linked with a move to Madrid and fuelled speculation in the previous transfer window by saying it was his 'dream' to play in the Spanish capital.