Manchester United 'to compete with West Ham for Moussa Dembele' and more transfer rumours

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a quiet January transfer window as football clubs continue to reel from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Up to 4,000 Premier League matchgoers will return for the first time since March for United's trip to West Ham United next week, but Greater Manchester was placed in Tier 3 of the regional restrictions and supporters may not return to Old Trafford until the New Year.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are very likely to sign AC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu before the start of next season - reports claim.The 27-year-old has entered the final year of his contract in Italy and will be free to negotiate a pre-contact agreement with foreign clubs in January.Various reports have credited United with an interest in the Turkey international with Milan believed to be keen on tying him down to a new contract.However, according to SportBild

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are 'trying to exploit' Inter Milan in the hunt to land Christian Eriksen in the January transfer window, according to reports.The Denmark international has failed to settle since moving to Italy in January earlier this year from Tottenham and a return to the Premier League has been mooted.United explored a deal for Eriksen in 2019 but decided against moving for him after deeming he preferred a move to Spain.

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 inbox every day, freeCraig Burley has labelled Anthony Martial as "arrogant" after his performance against West Brom on Saturday.Manchester United secured their first home victory of the Premier League season after a 1-0 win against the relegation-threatened Baggies. Bruno Fernandes ' retaken penalty proved to be the difference as United once against struggled and produced a lethargic display.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United picked up another crucial victory on Saturday as they defeated West Brom 1-0.It was a cagey affair against the newly-promoted Baggies - who currently sit in the relegation zone after failing to win a game so far this season - and was settled from the penalty spot.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects the Premier League season to continue to be unpredictable and agrees with Jose Mourinho's assessment of the current campaign.United finally secured their first home league win of the season against West Brom courtesy of a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, a win that moved the Reds into the top half of the Premier League table.Earlier in the day, Spurs continued their impressive early season form under the

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have included Marcus Rashford and Victor Lindelof in their provisional squad against West Brom.Rashford sustained an injury in United's 3-1 win over Everton two weeks ago and missed all three of England's international games against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland.Lindelof has been nursing a back problem for upwards of a year and came off after 66 minutes in Sweden's 4-2 defeat to France in Paris on Tuesday.

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, freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, November 19.Edinson Cavani and Harry Maguire were the most notable absentees from the Manchester United training ground on Thursday, as players reported back from international duty.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is preparing his side for a game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday night.You can read a full update on the squad’s condition as they returned to the AON training complex here.Manchester

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.

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 inbox every day, freeHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, November 14.United could move for Messi – and save millionsManchester United demonstrated that they are not averse at delving into the free-agent market, having signed Edinson Cavani following his release from Paris Saint-Germain.And, as the Reds could repeat the trick next summer, MEN Sport has looked at those potential agents which might save the club millions.First up is David Alaba, 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.