The mood inside the Manchester United dressing room ahead of new season

to complete a deal for free agent Cavani, who left Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Uruguay international, 33, will arrive at Old Trafford on a short-term deal, with the main financial outlay being agents' fees and the player's wages.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has insisted that his old club should be chasing Tottenham striker Harry Kane and not Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. The Reds have been attempting to sign Sancho all summer and MEN Sport understand they plan to make one last-ditch attempt for the winger before the summer transfer window closes tomorrow.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Mourinho won the 2017 Europa League and League Cup with United and finished second in the 2017/18 Premier League.Now he prepares to face Solskjaer for the third time since becoming Spurs boss, with Mourinho failing to record a win against United with his latest club so far.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see a partnership of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly in defence against Tottenham on Sunday.United have had a mixed start to the season, with their opening day 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace being followed up with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brighton.The defending from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in both games, however, was far from ideal.

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Max Taylor has agreed to join Kidderminster Harriers on loan until January.The 20-year-old centre-back had been searching for a new club in the summer window as he looks to make his breakthrough into senior men's football.Taylor's move to the National League North side comes as great relief after an unsuccessful trial with MK Dons and a failed loan move to Macclesfield Town already this summer.Sources close to player say he is 'feeling much

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has confirmed the club previously held talks with Manchester United over Jadon Sancho but reiterated the Bundesliga club's stance has not changed ahead of deadline day. Dortmund set a deadline of August 10 for United to complete a deal for Sancho but sources told the MEN that the Reds considered that deadline to be 'artificial'.

SubstitutesIn Lisbon, clubs were permitted to make five substitutes off the bench.The idea was this would reduce the effects of fatigue that might have been felt due to the packed schedule and UEFA has extended this into the new season, once again using the risk of fatigue on players as a reason for this controversial change.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Champions

United just one year after signing, with Leeds United among those keen on a move either permanently or on loan this summer. MEN Sport understands James is keen to remain at Old Trafford and fight for his spot.And Giggs, James' manager for Wales, has no concerns about the 22-year-old after calling him up to his national squad for upcoming games against England, Ireland and Bulgaria.

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United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward noted the ridiculous amount of players the Reds were linked to in the January transfer window. He said back in February: "Despite being linked in the media to 111 players in January, our acquisition of just one of them — Bruno Fernandes — is an important step in that direction, demonstrating our commitment to adding experienced, world-class recruits to the exciting crop of academy graduates that are at the heart of this developing team.

straight to your inboxManchester United plan to continue developing Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as an attacking trio amid frustration in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho.Greenwood, Rashford and Martial scored 62 goals between them last term and Greenwood, 18, became the fourth teenager to score 17 goals for United in a single season after George Best, Brian Kidd and Wayne Rooney.United earmarked the right wing as their priority position for this transfer window but

United booked their spot in the fourth round by cruising beyond Luton Town 3-0 last week, courtesy of goals from Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood. Graham Potter's Brighton, meanwhile, beat Preston North End 2-0 in the third round.

straight to your inbox Dean Henderson said it is a dream come true to have finally made his debut for Manchester United.The 23-year-old goalkeeper kept a clean sheet on his first start for the club as United defeated Championship side Luton 3-0 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Goals from Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood secured the win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who will face the winners of Preston vs Brighton in the fourth round next week.

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 inbox Ed Woodward insists Manchester United will continue to build on the strong foundations they have laid in the transfer market, but has warned the club must 'be responsible in using their resources' during the current climate. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side begin their new Premier League season on Saturday evening against Crystal Palace and have added just one new signing to the side which finished third during the last campaign.

straight to your inboxDe Gea or Henderson?Dean Henderson was arguably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League last season and earned his first senior start for United in the absence of David de Gea last week. De Gea's form over the last 18 months has been the worst of his career and his selections ahead of Sergio Romero in the FA Cup and Europa League semi-finals were not vindicated.De Gea signed a four-year contract last year and Henderson agreed a five-year contract last month.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes is among seven Manchester United players to return to Carrington for pre-season training on Monday.

straight to your inboxManchester United appear to have confirmed goalkeeper Dean Henderson will wear the No.26 in his first full season as a first-team squad member.Henderson returned to United's Carrington training complex in August to begin training ahead of the new campaign having spent the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons on loan at Sheffield United.Henderson started for United in their pre-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday and a graphic displayed by United's in-house TV channel had

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters are split on what the club should do with promising talent Hannibal Mejbri this season.Creative midfielder Hannibal arrived in a £10million move from Monaco last summer.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday September 9.Manchester United’s first team are yet to coalesce as a full squad this autumn, following their summer breaks and the international calendar taking precedence.Many of United’s star men have been on international duty with their countries over the past week, meaning many are yet to start pre-season training at the club’s Carrington base.New man Donny van de Beek was away with the Netherlands when his