Manchester United waiting on Champions League status ahead of transfer activity

Manchester United players in the BT Sport studio, following the 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen, summed up the situation succinctly. Robin Van Persie, asked about Martial and how far he has come under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, turned to Paul Scholes and remarked innocently: "He was struggling under Mourinho right?" Scholes' reply was typically deadpan: "Who wasn't?" The transformation of Martial under Solskjaer is simply incredible.

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straight to your inboxPhil Neville has suggested Manchester United might not need Jack Grealish because Bruno Fernandes has been such a revelation since joining the club in January.Sancho and Grealish are both targets for United this summer, with the Borussia Dortmund winger Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No.1 priority.Grealish, meanwhile, will make a decision on his future later this month amid interest from United.Neville, however, feels that landing Grealish is not necessarily a transfer his former

straight to your inboxRoma are ready to revive their interest in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling with the following a successful takeover of the club - according to reports.The 30-year-old joined the Serie A side on loan last summer and impressed during his debut season in Italy, with Roma keen to secure his services permanently.

Jadon Sancho.Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho is United's top priority this summer, but MEN Sport understands senior club officials at Old Trafford are unhappy with the German club's demands. It is understood United have not agreed personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund, who are believed to be holding out for £108million.

United take on LASK in the long-awaited second leg of their last 16 tie, but thereafter the tournament will be finished with one-off ties staged in Germany. The format has been compared to an international 'mini tournament' and will be played over the course of 11 days.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that the club's attack will soon be one of the best in the world as a deal to sign Jadon Sancho nears completion.United ended their Premier League campaign positively as they embarked on a lengthy unbeaten run to qualify for the Champions League, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build on that potential to turn his team into title contenders.The Norwegian would ideally like to add a central midfielder, a playmaker and a winger to his ranks

straight to your inbox Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out a move for a centre-back in the transfer window. United signed Harry Maguire for a world record £80million fee for a defender last year and the club captain started every Premier League game.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 4.Manchester United are edging closer to completing a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.Sancho is United’s leading transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.MEN Sport understand Inter Milan are close to sealing a permanent transfer for Alexis Sanchez which will pave the way for Sancho to arrive at Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxManchester United have held on to their position as the Premier League’s most valuable team, and are the only English side to feature in the top 30 of the world’s top sports teams, according to Forbes.United sit tenth in Forbes’ list of the most valuable sports teams on the planet, with a valuation of £2.9billion.The business magazine’s latest compilation comes 10 years on from the club topping the list, five years after the Glazer family’s £790million takeover.NFL

straight to your inbox Manchester United players have reported for training ahead of the restart of the Europa League next week. United players were given five days off following their final day Premier League win at Leicester and host LASK Linz in the round-of-16 second leg on Wednesday.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should look to improve in if he is to build on a promising campaign.United have made Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho their top priority this summer, with negotiations continuing between the two clubs.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are considering resting some of their regular players during their Europa League knockout campaign ahead of the start of next season. The Premier League confirmed the 2020-21 season will begin on September 12 - just 22 days after the Europa League final is held in Cologne, Germany.

straight to your inboxOle picks his three mentors Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that it’s far from a one-man band when it comes to trying to return the team back to the top of the Premier League. Even outside of his circle of backroom staff, the United manager has others to turn to with more experience and offering a different perspective, naming three mentors who have given him advice and support this term.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told the board what he feels the club needs to do in the transfer market after qualification for next season's Champions League was confirmed.United needed to avoid defeat against Leicester on the final day of the season to return to Europe's elite club competition, a remarkable achievement given their early season form.Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard handed the Reds three points and sealed third place in the

straight to your inboxThe ongoing battle for a spot in next season's Champions League has gone to the final day of the campaign.Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City are separated by a single point in the Premier League table with just one match remaining, with a variety of factors impacting the points tallies of each team since the Premier League commenced last August.Refereeing decisions have had an influence on proceedings, luck plays a part, and the individual quality of each player

straight to your inboxThe Nations League schedule was always a giveaway and the Premier League's confirmation next season will start on the weekend of September 12 makes for a taxing summer for the Manchester clubs and Wolves.Should United reach the Europa League final on August 21 they will have 22 days until the next domestic season starts.