Manchester United to be offered Samuel Umtiti for free and more transfer rumours

MEN Sport understands the position is not a priority for United this summer, they have been heavily linked with players such as RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano and could be in the market for a centre-back if they offload some of their current defenders. Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones are all surplus to requirements at the club right now.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Harry Maguire does not need a rest after he started his 18th consecutive match for Manchester United.Maguire was the only survivor from the weekend's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Luton Town, where United started their Carabao Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory.United have eight centre halves in their first-team squad but Phil Jones is injured, Axel Tuanzebe is not match-fit and Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are not under consideration for

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate in this Third Round tie, with Dean Henderson, Eric Bailly, Scott McTominay, Fred, Jesse Lingard, Odion Ighalo and others all available, as is new signing Donny van de Beek.

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters can't decide who would be the best alternative if Jadon Sancho can't be signed this summer.Donny van de Beek remains the only new arrival at United so far in the window and there are only two weeks to go before it closes on October 5.Following United's humiliating start to the Premier League with a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, MEN Sport understands that United have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence, with a left-back the most

straight to your inboxLeeds will revive their long-standing interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James, if he becomes available this summer, reports say.James was ready to sign for Leeds on transfer deadline day in January 2019, with a deal all-but agreed and promotional photos taken, but Swansea pulled out of the arrangement at the last minute.The Welshman went on to join United that summer for around £15m, scoring four goals with seven assists in 46 appearances in his debut season in

straight to your inboxJesse Lingard could reportedly be offered a Manchester United escape route by former manager Jose Mourinho at Tottenham.Lingard was left out of the matchday squad in the Premier League opening day defeat to Crystal Palace, and has seen Donny van de Beek arrive to seemingly move ahead of him in the midfield hierarchy.Now, it's claimed by ESPN that Mourinho has asked Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to explore a move to bring Lingard to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and that

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering Watford winger Ismaila Sarr as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.With less than three weeks until the transfer window closes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to further improve his squad following the signing of Donny van de Beek, with Borussia Dortmund star Sancho the top target.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old, having tried to sign him in 2017 and 2019, and were confident of finally getting their

straight to your inboxInter Milan could offer winger Ivan Perisic to Manchester United in a swap deal that would see Chris Smalling head the other way, according to reports.With less than three weeks until the transfer window closes on October 5, M.E.N.

straight to your inboxThere are question marks over the fitness of several Manchester United players going into this weekend's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Fred, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Eric Bailly only returned to United training on Monday, while Bruno Fernandes began his work at the Aon Training Complex over the weekend.

straight to your inboxManchester United are worried that they will face much stiffer competition for Jadon Sancho next year if they don't sign him this summer, according to reports.Though United are also looking at a number of left-backs, attacking signings remain the priority in the current window and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is still the club's top target.There was progress last week in negotiations over Sancho's personal terms and agent costs, but the two clubs remain at a stalemate due

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Luke Shaw would feature after recovering from injury, though Mason Greenwood, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Paul Pogba and Juan Mata are among those unlikely to feature.

A Bola claim that United have registered a firm interest in the Brazilian left-back from Porto, while Sevilla are also mentioned in the article.It comes after reports that Real Madrid were ready to offer Sergio Reguilon to United, after the left-back impressed on a season-long loan spell at Sevilla in 2019/20.

straight to your inboxReal Madrid have reportedly offered defender Sergio Reguilon to Manchester United.United got their summer transfer business off to a strong start earlier this week after confirming the capture of playmaker Donny van de Beek from Ajax.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping that there's more to come as he aims to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and he wants to further improve his attacking options, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho the top

straight to your inboxJose Mourinho has attempted to hijack Manchester United's move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon, according to reports.United finally made their first signing of the window on Wednesday after completing a £40.1million move for Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek.The club aren't done there, however, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eyeing more fresh recruits to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the