Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Saul Niguez loan, United lead Haaland race, Ruben Neves, Camavinga and Trippier updates
ERLING HAALAND will leave Borussia Dortmund next summer even if they win the Bundesliga, according to reports from Germany.
And Manchester United are said to be firmly at the head of the race to sign Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fellow Norwegian.
Meanwhile, United are on the lookout for another midfielder with Ruben Neves, Saul Niguez and Eduardo Camavinga all considered if a deal can be done at the right price.
The Red Devils are reportedly prepared to sign Saul this transfer window, but it must be on an initial loan basis.
And Man Utd can still beat Arsenal to the signature of Kieran Trippier if they choose to, with the defender reportedly set on a move to Old Trafford.
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- Kealan Hughes
SAUL LATEST
Saul Niguez remains a possibility for Manchester United, according to The Athletic.
He is on a list of targets and a crucial factor is Atletico Madrid being open to an initial loan, so the immediate cost could be manageable without the need to bring in cash from outgoings.
United spread the payments for buying Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho over four and five years respectively and it is believed another low original investment might appeal as the transfer deadline approaches.
Executives have known for months Saul is available this summer but meaningful talks are yet to progress, with United taking a cautious approach to the market.
There is anticipation among some insiders that the situation could develop quickly, however, especially as Atletico are keen to get his wages off the books. Chelsea have also been credited with an interest.
- Kealan Hughes
POGBA LATEST
Paul Pogba has been heavily linked with a move to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain throughout the current window after entering the final year of his current contract, and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton has provided an update on the World Cup-winning midfielder’s situation.
Crafton’s latest report concerning the future of Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe and the potential domino effect his exit could have, states that PSG remain interested in signing Pogba, although they would prefer to do a deal on a free transfer in 12 months’ time.
However, it also claims that United still hope to convince Pogba to commit his long-term future to the club, meaning the 28-year-old could still put pen to paper on fresh terms at his boyhood club.
- Kealan Hughes
DON TO STAY
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek reportedly wants to stay at Old Trafford this summer, despite worries over his international future.
The 24-year-old was signed from Ajax in September last year for £35million.
However, he endured a tough first season in England, spending plenty of time on the bench.
According to The Times, van de Beek wants to stay with the Red Devils and fight for his place rather than go out on loan.
He’s been linked with a number of clubs during the summer window, including Serie A champions Inter Milan.
- Kealan Hughes
PHIL-ING OUT A MOVE
Manchester United defender Phil Jones could still leave Old Trafford before next week’s transfer deadline following interest from Championship club Fulham.
90min report that Fulham are among a handful of Championship teams showing interest in Jones.
The most likely scenario would be a loan, with United still paying the majority of his wages, but it could give him the kind of regular playing time he needs to resurrect his stalled career.
Despite a total lack of competitive football since the start of the last calendar year, Jones is also still commanding Premier League interest from the likes of Newcastle and Watford.
- Kealan Hughes
NEED TO SELL
Manchester United will not be able to firm up their interest in either Eduardo Camavinga or Saul Niguez until they raise funds through letting some players move on, sources have told ESPN.
Rennes are open to cashing in on Camavinga, who has a year left on his contract, in the final week of the transfer window while Atletico Madrid have told Saul he can leave if they receive a suitable offer.
Both remain of interest to United — who have prioritised midfield reinforcements over a right-back ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline — but any move is set to depend on players leaving Old Trafford, something club bosses believe is increasingly unlikely as the window draws to a close.
The loan exits of Axel Tuanzebe, Andreas Pereira and Brandon Williams have earned minimal fees and while there is interest in members of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first team squad including Jesse Lingard and Eric Bailly, there are no concrete proposals on the table.
- Kealan Hughes
FE-GET IT
Manchester United target Federico Valverde has signed a new contract with Real Madrid until 2027.
And Los Blancos have slapped a whopping £856million release clause on the Uruguayan midfielder in addition to giving him a significant pay rise, according to Goal.
The 23-year-old, who scored three goals and provided one assist in 38 games last season for Madrid, was already tied down until 2025.
But Carlo Ancelotti’s side were so keen to keep Valverde, they added an extra two years along with the hefty release clause to deter prying parties such as United.
The Red Devils had been lining up the Valverde as a potential replacement for the want-away Paul Pogba.
- Kealan Hughes
'WOULD BE PERFECT'
Manchester United have been urged to swoop in and complete a deal for Arsenal target Yves Bissouma by former player Paul Parker.
The Brighton midfielder has continued to attract admirers after impressing on the south coast.
United have been looking to add a new face in the middle of the park and have been linked with the likes of Edouardo Camavinga and Saul Niguez.
Bissouma has proven himself in the top flight and has become a key cog for the Seagulls.
Parker told Eurosport: "If Manchester United are going to make one or two signings before the end of the transfer window at least get one central midfield player. I think Yves Bissouma would be perfect.
"Get somebody who knows the Premier League, has played really well since he’s been in the Premier League, plays well in big games for his club when they have them coming up and Bissouma comes to mind.
"He’s been doing it week in, week out. He knows the Premier League."
- Kealan Hughes
IT SAUL OVER
Manchester United have 'distanced themselves' from a late summer move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to reports.
Saul is 'set to leave' the La Liga champions in the current transfer window, with Chelsea in pole position for his signature.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Chelsea have approached Atleti about signing the 26-year-old on a season-long loan with a buy option.
He has added that United have recently asked about Saul but are yet to submit a formal offer for his services.
The Red Devils' interest is concrete, though, with reputable club insider Jonathan Shrager claiming Saul was discussed as a serious option as recently as Tuesday morning.
However, the latest reports suggest United's interest in the Spaniard isn't as advanced as it seems.
- Kealan Hughes
ALL IS WILL
Brandon Williams made his debut for Norwich City after joining the club on loan from Manchester United this week.
The full-back's first game for the Canaries could hardly have gone better, as he helped his new side keep a clean sheet and win by six clear goals.
WIlliams was involved in Norwich's second goal of the night, combining well with Kieran Dowell in the build-up to Kenny McLean's strike into the top right corner from range.
The 20-year-old was substituted off for Dimitris Giannoulis in the 76th minute after a job well done, and his performance will surely give manager Daniel Farke a decision to make over team selection for Saturday's meeting with Leicester.
- Kealan Hughes
NOT GONNA LINGER
Jesse Lingard is ‘giving up’ on his Manchester United career, with a move back to West Ham United now looking increasingly likely.
That’s according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who was speaking on The Football Terrace on Tuesday.
Jones claims that Lingered is starting to realise that he won’t be an important player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.
He doesn’t want to fade into the background once again at Old Trafford, and West Ham are now making their move, with Jones claiming a return to East London is now ‘quite likely’.
Jones said: “Lingard looks like he’s giving up now on staying at United. West Ham are back on his tails to see if they can get him in. I think that is quite likely, from what I’m told, that that does end up happening.”
- Kealan Hughes
JESSE ALTERNATIVE
David Moyes is targeting CSKA Moscow attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic, as an alternative to Jesse Lingard, according to The Telegraph.
Lingard was a huge success during a loan spell at West Ham last season and he remains the club’s first-choice target in his position.
Should West Ham fail to match United’s asking price or agree another loan switch, then Moyes could give the green light for a move for Vlasic, who has excelled in Russia.
The Croatia international scored 12 goals last season and 13 in the previous campaign, having only made 12 Premier League appearances during his season at Everton.
- Kealan Hughes
TRIPPING UP
Arsenal are serious about their pursuit of Kieran Trippier – but the player would prefer a move to Manchester United.
The Gunners are looking to sign a new right back in the next week – as Hector Bellerin pushes for a move away – and have had discussions over signing Trippier, according to Eurosport.
They are currently not willing to meet Atletico’s price-tag, which is around £34 million, but are looking into ways to structure a bid in hope Atleti agree to negotiate.
Some sources believe Arsenal might be wasting their time however, as the player is set on a move to Old Trafford if he does leave the Wanda Metropolitano.
United have been weighing up a bid for Trippier too and have also baulked at Atletico Madrid’s value of him.
- Kealan Hughes
REDS RACING
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Erling Haaland for just £64million next summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils are one of many teams tracking the Borussia Dortmund striker.
But with his release clause set to kick in, Bild say United may well be at the front of the queue to secure a cut-price deal – especially because the ex-Molde man 'dreams' of playing in the Premier League.
However, that would mean having to deal with Mino Raiola to get the transfer done because the controversial agent represents Haaland.
Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping his personal ties with his compatriot can also ensure United win the race for the man widely considered one of the very best strikers in world football.
Chelsea are understood to have made a player-plus-cash offer for Haaland, 21, earlier in the summer window.
- Joshua Jones
GOOD MORNING RED DEVILS FANS
Man Utd are reportedly set to battle Chelsea for the transfer of Saul Niguez.
The central midfielder is ready to end his time with Atletico Madrid for a new challenge in the Premier League.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea 'opened talks' with the 26-year-old 'days ago'
There is 'an official bid on the table' which is believed to be a loan with a buy option.
But United are set to show their hand – although they remain keen on Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.
Meanwhile, Donny van de Beek is so determined to make it at Manchester United that his agents don't bother telling him of transfer interest.
According to The Times, Van de Beek is refusing to call time on his United future.
The newspaper claims that 'his representatives received offers in the close season'.
But these were not sent on to the player as 'he made it clear earlier in the summer that he wanted to stay'.
Finally, Paul Pogba claims records mean nothing if Manchester United are not winning trophies.
He said: “It’s great, but I prefer to win the league and not have the record.
“It’s good, it’s positive, but next time what we want to have is a record of winning away.
“That would be the best, not drawing when we know that we can win these games.”
- Anthony Chapman
VIN IT TO WIN IT
Man Utd are still reportedly keen on signing Rennes ace Eduardo Camavinga.
Although the move seems unlikely, the Red Devils are refusing to give up hope on signing the 18-year-old teen sensation, according to ESPN.
Camavinga is reportedly on the verge of joining PSG for just £25.7million, half of Rennes' original asking price.
This is because Rennes want to cash in him while they still have the chance as his contract ends next summer.
But although his move to the Ligue 1 giants seems to be a foregone conclusion, PSG's excessive spending this summer has given United a glimmer of hope.
- Anthony Chapman
NOT DON YET
Donny van de Beek is so determined to make it at Manchester United that his agents don't bother telling him of transfer interest.
According to The Times, Van de Beek is refusing to call time on his United future.
The newspaper claims that 'his representatives received offers in the close season'.
But these were not sent on to the player as 'he made it clear earlier in the summer that he wanted to stay'.
- Anthony Chapman
RICE IS RIGHT?
West Ham hero Declan Rice is said to be Manchester United's dream transfer target with the Hammers valuing the midfielder at £100million.
That would make him the Red Devils' most expensive transfer ever.
So SunSport have used stats to compare the England ace with their current stars Scott McTominay, Fred and Nemanja Matic.
Who do you think is the better fit for United?
- Anthony Chapman
RON THE MOVE?
Man Utd legend Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to 'engineer' a stunning move to Man City, reports in France have claimed.
L’Equipe says the former Red Devil has seen his representatives contact Premier League champions City.
It comes amid speculation Ronaldo has asked to leave Juventus after three years in Italy.
He was only named on the bench for their Serie A opener against Udinese over the weekend, which ended 2-2.
- Anthony Chapman
MAD FOR HIM
PSV youngster Noni Madueke is one of the hottest young prospects in Europe.
And three of England's biggest clubs are sending scouts to watch the 19-year-old starlet in action tonight.
The Mail claims representatives from Man United, Liverpool and Spurs will be present to see Madueke take on Benfica in tonight’s Champions League second-leg qualifier.
Interest is high in the former Tottenham academy starlet.
And no less than TEN Prem clubs turned up for the first leg of the tie.
- Anthony Chapman
CANDY KANE
Man Utd legend Gary Neville has urged the club to rival City in the race to prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham.
He told Sky Sports: "My gut feeling is [Sancho and Varane] won't have the same impact on United as Alisson and [Virgil] van Dijk to get them up to that 90-95 points they will need to win the league.
"I am struggling to understand why United are not going that extra step in this transfer window.
"They have always gone after the best player in the Premier League, the best English or British player in the Premier League, historically.
"Why are they not going for Harry Kane this week? Because I believe that if Harry Kane entered United you could get up to 90 to 95 points.”
- Anthony Chapman
QUARANTINE FURY
Premier League clubs will hold a crisis meeting over refusing to release players for international duty in red-list countries.
Teams fear losing stars for six games after international breaks in both September and October due to quarantine rules.
Now the Times says the Prem has called an urgent meeting amid concern up to 60 aces facing ten days in isolation if they play in countries on the UK's coronavirus red list.
It's thought Fifa hope the British Government will consider exempting international footballers from these quarantine rules ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers.
But that seems unlikely – leaving the Prem feeling hard done by compared to other top leagues.
- Anthony Chapman
SAUL GOOD
Man Utd are reportedly set to battle Chelsea for the transfer of Saul Niguez.
The central midfielder is ready to end his time with Atletico Madrid for a new challenge in the Premier League.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea 'opened talks' with the 26 year old 'days ago'
There is 'an official bid on the table' which is believed to be a loan with a buy option.
But United are set to show their hand – although they remain keen on Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.
- Anthony Chapman
PAW PAW TWO
Man Utd legend Roy Keane has shown off his cuddly side by dressing up as a character form popular children's TV show PAW Patrol.
He dress up as animated puppy Chase alongside two of his young relatives, thought to be his grandchildren.
Captioning the snap of him in a giant dog costume, Keane quipped he's only doing it to pay for his pool heating bill.
He joked: "Available for party hire. I don’t like parties or kids but the pool needs heating."
- Anthony Chapman
TOP POG
Paul Pogba claims records mean nothing if Manchester United are not winning trophies.
He said: “It’s great, but I prefer to win the league and not have the record.
“It’s good, it’s positive, but next time what we want to have is a record of winning away.
“That would be the best, not drawing when we know that we can win these games.”
- Anthony Chapman
FLAKE 99
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take charge of his 100th Premier League game as Manchester United manager when his side travel to Wolves on Sunday.
But how does he compare with the pantheon of Premier League managers?
Find out below!
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