Rio Ferdinand prediction means Manchester United could already have Jadon Sancho alternative

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be buoyed by Mason Greenwood's return to form but that doesn't detract from the club's transfer priority this summer.After a year-long transfer saga with Borussia Dortmund over the acquisition of Jadon Sancho, United eventually admitted defeat, refusing to meet the Bundesliga club's £108million valuation.Sancho 's form has cooled this season with only three goals and seven assists in 18 league outings.

direct to your inboxRio Ferdinand has predicted Manchester City to win the Premier League title, with Manchester United in second place.Pep Guardiola's side currently lead the table by five points, though they have played one game fewer than their city rivals. With Liverpool all-but out of the title race, it seems like a straight shootout between the two Manchester clubs to lift the trophy, with City in the driving seat.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere is your Manchester United morning digest on Saturday, February 13.Transfer claimManchester United's interest in Watford's Ismaila Sarr last summer failed to materialise into a loan move due to a disagreement over whether there should be an option to buy, according to the player's agent.United were keen on signing a right-winger in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho their main target, but when it became clear that a move for Sancho

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's interest in Watford's Ismaila Sarr last summer failed to materialise into a loan move due to a disagreement over whether there should be an option to buy, according to the player's agent.United were keen on signing a right-winger in the summer, with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho their main target, but when it became clear that a move for Sancho wouldn't be feasible, United considered other options, including Sarr.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, February 8.Manchester United are monitoring transfer targets with a view to adding to their central defence options in the summer window.The MEN understands United are willing to spend a significant fee on a new centre-back or a forward once the season is over, depending of how things go between now and the campaign's conclusion.Last summer, United prioritised a move for Jadon Sancho, with Ole

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the coronavirus pandemic could still impact how Manchester United conduct their business in the summer transfer window.United spent £76.6million last summer on four signings and welcomed Edinson Cavani on a free transfer, having failed in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.Cavani is the only arrival who has cemented himself in Solskjaer's favoured XI and Donny van de Beek has only started in two of

straight to your inbox every day for freeDimitar Berbatov doesn't think Manchester United should sign Jadon Sancho as his presence in the squad would only intensify Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's selection headaches.United were keen to sign the winger last year but a deal broke down over what the Reds saw as unrealistic demands from Dortmund in the coronavirus era. Since then, United have signed Amad Diallo and also have Mason Greenwood and Daniel James as right-wing options.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are hopeful Amad Diallo will develop into their long-term right winger.Diallo, 18, completed his £37million transfer from Atalanta this month and was one of two right wingers United signed in October, along with Uruguayan teenager Facundo Pellistri, following the failed pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho.The last specialist right winger United signed prior to Pellistri and Diallo was Wilfried Zaha in the January 2013

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamal Musiala is not the first talented young English player to head to Germany in search of opportunities and neither is he the first to be linked with a move back.Manchester United know all about such players, having very publicly courted Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho last summer, while Jude Bellingham was also on the club’s radar before he chose the same route.If reports are to be believed, Musiala could be the next big thing to be involved in

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe values of Manchester United's long-term targets Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Haaland have shifted significantly, according to a report.January looks set to be quiet for most Premier League clubs, including United, as the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt throughout the game.However, M.E.N.