Sancho, Lingard and Manchester United position as transfer window enters final two weeks

straight to your inbox every day, free Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has given his approval to the addition of Edinson Cavani — after advising the club to sign him back in February. United completed the capture of the former Paris Saint-Germain striker on Monday, with the 33-year-old signing a one-year deal with the option of an extra year.

sealed a deadline day swoop for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani, who arrived on a free transfer having left the French side in the summer. The 33-year-old signed an initial one-year deal at United, with the option for a second year.

at United after the return of Dean Henderson from his two-year loan with Sheffield United. The Argentinian is now surplus to requirements at the club, though looks set to remain despite deadline day interest.

straight to your inboxQ: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, the three richest and most valuable clubs in the world over the past decade - none of them are spending, so why all the criticism on Manchester United? Should this not maybe be a warning to the entire world of football that financial things aren’t so black and white at the moment?Samuel Luckhurst: It is a fair and valid question, and one that might get mentioned in Ed Woodward's investors' call later this month (due to be the

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate his squad for the rematch against the Seagulls, with Dean Henderson, Brandon Williams, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Odion Ighalo all likely to be involved from the start.United don't have any additional injury concerns ahead of the game, with Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe set to miss out once again. First team regular Harry Maguire could also agai from the start on Wednesday night (tonight).

chaotic 3-2 league win over Graham Potter's side in the Premier League.Solskjaer admitted United were still finding their match fitness after a poor performance albeit in a victory on Saturday lunchtime.

straight to your inboxManchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Carabao Cup fourth round tie at Brighton.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made 10 changes for the 3-0 third round victory against Luton Town last week and there could be wholesale changes again at the Amex Stadium.Dean Henderson, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Eric Bailly, Brandon Williams, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Juan Mata and Odion Ighalo are in line for recalls as

straight to your inboxManchester United are running out of time if they are to significantly strengthen their side in the summer transfer window.Donny van de Beek remains the only new arrival at Old Trafford since they secured Champions League qualification last season, after United agreed a £35million deal with Ajax for his services.United might very well need to try and parade Dean Henderson as 'like a new signing' given he has returned from two years at Sheffield United and made his debut,

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to target Dayot Upamecano in the final week of the transfer window. Whilst the former United defender is a big fan of main target Jadon Sancho, he feels the England attacker would not strengthen Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the same way a new centre-back would.

straight to your inboxIn an ideal world Jesse Lingard would no longer be a Manchester United player anymore.United have been keen to move unwanted squad players on in the summer transfer window, and Lingard himself will be craving the opportunity of a fresh start in which his footballing ability can once again take centre stage.His time at United has seen the unrivalled heights of a Wembley winner in the FA Cup Final, but also been juxtaposed with toxic social media treatment and his own

straight to your inboxJesse Lingard has held talks regarding an exit from Manchester United but is yet to be persuaded to depart - according to reports.Lingard faces an uncertain future at the club after slipping down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, making just nine starts in the Premier League last season.The 27-year-old started United's Carabao Cup win against Luton earlier this week and has one year left on his contract at the club, though United have the option to extend it for

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 inbox Darren Fletcher has admitted the 'alarm bells started ringing' for him regarding Jesse Lingard's future when the Manchester United attacker appointed Mino Raiola as his agent. Lingard faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford despite impressing in Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Luton.

straight to your inboxDean HendersonConfident throughout and showcased his distribution with an effortless pass to Brandon Williams. Much more vocal than David de Gea and a fine save late on.

Donny van de Beek, Dean Henderson and Teden Mengi make their full debuts for the club against Luton Town on Tuesday.United will be looking to bounce back and get over the disappointment of losing their opening Premier League game of the season in embarrassing fashion to Crystal Palace.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be entering the Carabao Cup in the third round, taking on Championship side Luton who have defeated Norwich City and Reading to get to this point.The United boss has confirmed that

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.

Manchester United travel to Kenilworth Road looking to chalk up their first competitive win of the new season, though for the Hatters and Tunnicliffe in particular it will be a very special occasion. Tunnicliffe, Pogba and Jesse Lingard were all part of the successful United Under-18s side that won the FA Youth Cup in 2011.

straight to your inboxGary Neville spoke about Manchester United's lack of a plan for the summer transfer window following the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, and believes they are so hesitant to do business due to a fear of repeating mistakes from previous summers. Most of United's rivals have been active in the market this summer, notably Chelsea, who have made six high-profile signings.

straight to your inbox Jadon Sancho would be the ideal fit at Manchester United this summer, according to the England international's former youth coach. United are still prioritising a move for Sancho before the summer transfer deadline in two weeks even though Borussia Dortmund remain adamant he won't be leaving.

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