Owen Hargreaves names wildcard player Manchester United can sign to help Jadon Sancho

straight to your inboxAlthough Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's key transfer target this summer, MEN Sport understands that Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks is also an option for United in this window, having been on the club's radar for some time.With Bournemouth being relegated from the Premier League, Brooks could be available for around £40million, considerably less than what Borussia Dortmund are demanding for Sancho, although Brooks is unlikely to be recruited in place of

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of transfer activity at Old Trafford.The club's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho continues to dominate the headlines but no agreement has been reached with the Bundesliga side yet.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans were once again trying to convince Jadon Sancho to sign for the club after he scored in another friendly for Borussia Dortmund.United are long-term admirers of Sancho and were confident of finally getting their man this summer after twice failing to do so, in 2017 and 2019, but the transfer has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant he will not be leaving in the current transfer window.United haven't given up on the signing, however,

straight to your inboxManchester United great Andy Cole has warned the club that a move for Jadon Sancho could negatively impact the development of Mason Greenwood next season.Greenwood has burst onto the scene under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, becoming almost undroppable on the back of an impressive breakthrough season.The 18-year-old became the first player since Michael Owen in 1997/98 to score ten goals in a Premier League season aged 18 or under - only the third player in history to do so after

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes that Jadon Sancho could have a similar impact to Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and has urged his former club to get the deal done as soon as possible.United are long-term admirers of Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho, and are aiming to finally sign him this summer after previously failing to do so in 2017 and 2019.However, the transfer saga looks set to rumble on throughout the window as Dortmund are adamant that he won't be leaving the Signal

straight to your inboxManchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports.Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price.If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable, Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks.The 29-year-old has

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United's board to spend the money required to bolster their attack this summer, insisting Jadon Sancho would have made a huge difference against Sevilla. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for United to sign Sancho but Borussia Dortmund are adamant the player will not be leaving Westphalia this summer.Solskjaer waited until the 87th minute to make his first substitution against Sevilla as they surrendered an early lead to go out in Cologne.

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke hit back at suggestions from Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves that the German club is bluffing about Jadon Sancho's future. Manchester United were dealt a bombshell earlier in the week when Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc not only claimed Sancho will play for the club next season, but also revealed the 20-year-old has a contract in Westphalia that runs until 2023 - not 2022, as was previously thought.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has likened Bruno Fernandes to Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne following the club's victory in the Europa League.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side endured a hard-fought match against FC Copenhagen in Cologne, with the Danish side taking the match to extra time.

straight to your inboxManchester United target Jadon Sancho has been named in the Borussia Dortmund squad for their pre-season training camp.Sancho has been identified as the main transfer target for United in the summer window with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to conclude a deal for the star winger.

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United should try to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Germany this summer, with Liverpool reportedly taking a keen interest in the Spaniard.MEN Sport understands that the club are prioritising a deal for Jadon Sancho over any other business, with a move for Jack Grealish high on the agenda to add further creativity in central midfield.United tried to sign Thiago from

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.Dortmund planning Sancho contract talksManchester United’s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented.He is the club’s top target, MEN understands, but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side’s demands over a transfer.A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal.As a result, Dortmund themselves are

straight to your inboxSancho in United WhatsApp groupJadon Sancho has reportedly been added to a private WhatsApp group with several United players as preparations for his move to Old Trafford ramp up.According to journalist Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast, Sancho has been in regular contact with several players at United, stating that the club feel ‘comfortable’ in their current position.“Manchester United are comfortable at this moment in time that they're not in any competition for

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one target this summer, and it's been another eventful week in the club's pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund star.Ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, one which will include Champions League football for United, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked the club to make signing the 20-year-old winger a priority , although it emerged this week United are willing to walk away from a deal for Sancho if Dortmund don't drop their asking price

straight to your inboxManchester United great Paul Scholes believes Manchester United should prioritise strengthening their striking department over signing Jadon Sancho.The Borussia Dortmund winger is firmly established as United's prime target ahead of the 2020/21 season but negotiations with the Bundesliga side are proving to be difficult due to their hefty asking price.

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 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 inboxInter Milan are close to signing Alexis Sanchez to pave the way for Manchester United to finalise a £108million deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of securing a permanent deal for Sanchez, 31, early in the transfer window and it is understood the move is expected to be finalised this week.United's eagerness to shift Sanchez permanently has been intensified by their desire to sign long-time target Sancho, 20.