Why Manchester United didn't sign Gabriel Magalhaes despite transfer links

straight to your inboxIan Wright has urged Manchester United to focus on their defence in the last three weeks of the transfer window.Jadon Sancho remains United's top priority, with negotiations continuing with Borussia Dortmund over the young England star.There have also been links to Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon following an excellent loan spell at Sevilla last season.Yet, for Wright, that is not enough.The former Arsenal star says United need to look further at their defence and potentially

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Monday September 14.With less than a week to go until Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund begin their respective domestic seasons, we’re still no closer to the English club reaching a deal for the Dortmund forward’s signature.Lucien Favre’s side are due to kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United will play host to Crystal Palace on the same day.While

straight to your inboxGary Neville believes the battle for the No.1 spot at Manchester United between David de Gea and Dean Henderson has got 'a problem written all over it'.Henderson is back at Old Trafford after two impressive loan spells with Sheffield United and signed a long-term contract last month to signal his intent to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice goalkeeper.De Gea's form was patchy towards the end of the season and that has led to calls from some fans for Henderson to

straight to your inboxAndreas Pereira is backing Anthony Martial to score an astonishing 45 goals for Manchester United in the new season.The French attacker's 23 goals last term marked his most productive campaign in front of goal since he joined United in 2015 as he struck up a good connection with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.With the majority of those goals coming in the second half of the season, hopes are high that the quick turnaround for the new Premier League campaign may mean

straight to your inboxDimitar Berbatov does not think Manchester United need to sign another striker in the current transfer window.United are still working on what would be a club record deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and the MEN reported this week they are also on the lookout for a back-up striker.Having extended Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until late January, United have four number nines to choose from with Anthony Martial established as the frontman and Marcus

straight to your inboxWith Donny van de Beek becoming Manchester United's first signing of the summer transfer window, the MEN understands that United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes, with centre-back transfer options likely to be explored.In recent days RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, despite recently signing a contract extension at the Bundesliga club, with the 21-year-old showcasing his

straight to your inboxThe wait is almost over for Manchester United as they prepare to go again in the Premier League starting next week.United fans will be watching on with intrigue as the opening weekend commences in just four days time, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will get a good chance to eye up his competitors ahead of another gruelling campaign.Even before a ball has been kicked there are certain expectations to be had.

straight to your inboxHaving completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, the MEN understands that Manchester United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes.Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho remains United's priority target but the MEN also understands the club are also monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon, who spent last season on loan at Europa League winners Sevilla.So, what kind of impact could Reguilon have at United

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea found escapism again between the sticks for Luis Enrique's renascent Spain, who recorded a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Ukraine.De Gea received the armband after Sergio Ramos came off with half-an-hour to go and Spain had all but won the game before half-time by taking a 3-0 lead into the interval.

straight to your inboxIn recent years Manchester United have often worked in a methodical way when it comes to transfer windows. The club has its list of targets but focuses resources on getting one deal complicated before moving on to the next.In some ways it's a strategy that makes a lot of sense.

straight to your inboxManchester United could be offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti for free this summer - according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to trim his defensive options this summer with Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones all allowed to depart.

straight to your inbox Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he regretted joining Manchester United after his first training session and wanted to return to Arsenal.Sanchez joined United in January 2018 in a highly publicised swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go to the Emirates in part exchange. Despite the sky high expectations, however, the Chilean failed to deliver at Old Trafford and only managed to score five goals in his 45 appearances for the club.

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straight to your inboxWith the signing of Donny van de Beek, officially confirmed on Wednesday, Manchester United’s summer transfer activity kicked into another gear. The Old Trafford outfit have been linked with countless players over the last few weeks and months, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finally has a new face in through the door.Van de Beek is a shrewd addition with the Dutch midfielder proven at the top level of the game for both Ajax and Netherlands.

straight to your inboxManchester United will reportedly only give up on their pursuit of Jadon Sancho if the winger publicly admits he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and Sancho is the club's top target.United were confident of finally signing the 20-year-old this summer after failing to do so in 2017 and 2019 but the move has been thrown into

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek has completed his £34.6m transfer from Ajax to Manchester United.Van de Beek, 23, has signed a five-year contract with the option of an additional year and becomes United's first signing of the summer window. The fee could rise to £39m with add-ons.Van de Beek said: "I cannot begin to explain how incredible an opportunity it is to join a club with such an amazing history.

straight to your inboxThe summer transfer window is in full swing and social media and fan forums are abuzz with the latest gossip, rumours and tittle-tattle.Manchester United fans have been impatiently waiting for some action on the Reds' front, and they're finally getting it this week with the imminent arrival of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek in a deal worth around £40m.

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to complete their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek passing a medical on Monday and agreeing personal terms, in what will be a £40.1million deal for United.United had been monitoring the 23-year-old since January and have moved quickly to agree a deal with Ajax for the midfielder, as negotiations with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho continue to prove difficult and Aston Villa's asking price for

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Friday August 28.United stance on Gabriel MagalhaesManchester United were widely reported to be interested in Gabriel Magalhaes, but with the Brazilian now close to joining Arsenal it’s emerged the Reds never made a serious attempt to sign him.MEN Sport understand United's name was simply being used to pressure Arsenal into completing a deal for Gabriel despite the player agent’s claims the Gunners’ offer was the

straight to your inboxManchester City are the odds-on favourite to be Lionel Messi's next club.The bombshell dropped on Tuesday night that Messi has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club after 16 glorious years.The announcement comes just 11 days following Barca's humiliating 8-2 demolition at the hands of Bayern Munich to send them crashing out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage and amid growing frustrations with the club's board and president Josep Maria Bartomeu.It's