Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Chelsea ‘eye shock Sancho move’, United ‘still in for Branthwaite’, Manuel Ugarte LATEST

'4 major clubs eye Sancho'

Four major clubs could be amongst a string of teams ready to pursue Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho in the next fortnight.

Reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the 24-year-old Englishman is perhaps the most surprising.

Chelsea and Juventus are also said to be monitoring the situation.

And it's claimed Sancho's old club Borussia Dortmund aren't out of the running - despite initial suggestions he'd be too expensive for the Germans.

Old Trafford manager Erik ten Hag has insisted his issues with the wideman are in the past.

But Sancho didn't make the cut for the season-opening 1-0 Prem win over Fulham last Friday.

And he's a decent tip to depart before the end of the transfer window.

Theatre of Dreams full of thrills and... drills

Manchester United fans have been left stunned after a video surfaced of a man DRILLING a seat back in place minutes before kick-off at Old Trafford.

The video was recorded ahead of the Red Devils' clash against Fulham last Friday.

Erik ten Hag's side won 1-0 thanks to a late debut goal from Joshua Zirkzee in front of the Stretford End.

And before kick-off, one fan needed their own late changes after realising their seat was broken.

A 13 second video published on social media showed how a man was seen drilling the broken seat back into place.

Reacting to the video, one social media user said: "The Theatre of Drills."

A second said: "That’s why we need a new stadium." A third added: "That’s embarrassing." Another said: "Who brings a drill to a football match?"

Son of Utd legend hits wonder goal

THE son of Premier League icon Darren Fletcher was dubbed a "superstar in the making" after an incredible goal for Manchester United's U21s in the EFL Trophy.

Jack Fletcher scored twice as the Red Devils beat Barnsley 3-2.

Vimal Yoganathan scored twice to put the hosts 2-0 up by half-time, but United's Ethan Ennis got one back in the 81st minute.

Fletcher then turned the match on its head completely with two goals in quick succession - one of which was a wonder strike - a stunning half-volley from close to 35 yards out.

The ball flew into the top-left corner, leaving the Barnsley players gobsmacked.

Fans hailed the strike as "Absolutely superb" - adding: "Kid is truly a baller" and "Man Utd has some general talent here."

Ugarte 'offered to United'

Manchester United have reportedly been offered Manuel Ugarte on loan with an option to buy.

But Paris Saint-Germain’s £51million price tag is still too high for Old Trafford chiefs.

Ugarte, 23, is Erik ten Hag’s top midfield target after moving to France from Sporting Lisbon last summer.

The Uruguay ace failed to make an impression under PSG boss Luis Enrique. And he is now wanted by United for a stunning Premier League switch.

It’s reckoned broad personal terms have been agreed between club and player. But United have so far been unable to strike a deal with PSG.

The French champs were initially asking for £60m, giving them a £9m profit on a player who has only been with them for one season.

United backed off after being quoted the eye-watering figure.

Yet the Mail claims PSG have returned to the table and offered Ugarte to the Red Devils on loan.

'Red Devils eye Chiesa'

Juventus winger Federico Chiesa is rated a surprise Manchester United target.

The Italy star, 26, has been mainly linked with Barcelona.

But it's claimed United have an outside interest in the 26-year-old as Barca have "complications" with registering players.

Chiesa fought back from a knee injury to notch 10 goals and three assists from 37 games for Juve last term.

And it's understood he'd prefer a move to Spain.

But reports this morning suggest the Red Devils might not be out of the running.

It's Truffert the top

Olympic silver medallist Adrien Truffert could hit gold with a switch to a Premier League giant.

Rennes and Co missed out on the top gong at Paris 2024 when Spain won the men's football final 5-3 after extra time.

But the 22-year-old is rated a surprise target for Manchester United and Liverpool.

However, his home-country team still hope to keep their star man

And although Truffert has been rated at a gettable £12.7million, a summer switch is far from certain.

The Belgium-born ace was a regular at the Olympics but his only full cap came in 2022.

Ronaldo tipped to make SHOCK return

Ronaldo will turn 40 in February 2025 and many will assume retirement is around the corner for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

But Louis Saha has predicted he will embark on a rather shocking career path.

Saha told TVSporten: "Cristiano Ronaldo has the passion and dedication to return to Manchester United one day. That could be as a coach or even a manager.

"His second spell didn’t end how everyone had hoped, and you can see why that frustrated him.

"He didn’t see the same formula and didn’t see the passion from young players that he had been used to seeing.

"Now he will know that he needs to find a new way to communicate when he becomes a coach which maybe isn’t as harsh or direct as it was when he was at the club,"

Man Utd flops set unwanted record 

United hit another new low as they set an unwanted record for the first time in Premier League history.

It's the first time in the Prem era United have gone two seasons in a row without a player in the PFA Team of the Year.

In a season full of unwanted records that saw them finish a record low of eighth in the Prem, the Red Devils have added yet another bad omen.

While the red side of Manchester have been subject to a downward spiral since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, players have still managed to often seek into the Team of the Year XI.

Of course, years have come where no United player has featured in the star-studded XI, but it's never happened for TWO consecutive years.

Cristiano Ronaldo - who returned for his second spell in 2021 - was the last Old Trafford player to make the top line-up in 2021/22.

Ugarte pose threat to McTominay

Man Utd are looking to secure the signing of Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte before the summer transfer window closes on August 30.

Personal terms have been agreed with the Uruguayan for some time.

But agreeing a transfer fee with PSG for the midfielder has been a sticking point. 

This could pose a threat to the future of Scott McTominay at Old Trafford which could be contingent on his departure.

Hannibal Mejbri interest

Burnley are interested in signing Mejbri on loan with a mandatory buy clause and have begun talks with Man United.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the clubs are not close to an agreement yet as the terms of the deal are not the ones expected.

But Burnley have reached out to both the club and the player.

Man United interested in left-back

Man Utd are interested in Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert.

According to L'Equipe there is a number of teams from the Premier League interested in the 22-year-old, including Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Wolves. Paris Saint-Germain are also mentioned.

Truffert is a graduate of the French sides academy that produced Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembele, Mathys Tel, Sylvain Wiltord and Mikael Silvestre among others.

His contract at the club expired in 2026.

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Academy goalkeeper set for loan move

Man Utd academy star Radek Vitek is close to joining BW Linz on loan, according to reports.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper has received plenty of interest this summer and is now on his way to joining the Austrian side.

Vitek has impressed many EFL teams after his performance in the second half of last season for League Two side Accrington Stanley.

He was included in Erik ten Hag's pre-season US tour squad but was behind Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton in the pecking order.

Manual Ugarte loan

Man Utd are working to sign Manuel Ugarte on an initial loan which would include the obligation to buy, it has been claimed.

Fabrizio Romano has tweeted: "Understand Manchester United are working on loan with obligation to buy proposal for Manuel Ugarte.

"Negotiations to continue with this formula as Jorge Mendes’s leading talks with Paris Saint-Germain.

"Ugarte wants United, pushing a lot after personal terms agreed in July."

Seven players that could leave this summer

SunSport has taken a look at seven players who could be saying farewell to Old Trafford and bring in more than £100million in the process.

• Scott McTominay £35m
• Christian Eriksen - £5m
• Victor Lindelof - £13m
• Hannibal Mejbri - Loan
• Jadon Sancho - £35m
• Facundo Pellistri - £9m
• Casemiro - £17m

Harry Maguire unwinds playing golf

Harry Maguire enjoyed a round of golf days after Manchester United opened their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Fulham.

And the England defender made is way round the Cheshire course in a Ferrari golf buggy.

Maguire, 31, produced an impressive display at Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag's side edged past the Cottagers on Friday night.

And on Monday he had some downtime as he took to the fairways for some golf.

Maguire was pictured striking the ball with his driver and admiring his shot.

Chelsea interested in Jadon Sancho

Man Utd are still looking to sell Jadon Sancho before the transfer deadline with Chelsea likely to bid for the winger, according to The Athletic.

And the winger could be available for as little as £40million with United struggled to attract bids.

Man Utd could raise £100m

Seven Manchester United players could still leave before the end of the month.

The Red Devils could raise more than £100million by selling the likes of Jadon Sancho and Casemiro.

Midfield duo Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen have also been heavily linked with exits, as has Victor Lindelof.

While United could cash in on youngster Facundo Pellistri and Hannibal Mejbri.

Lenny Yoro injury update

Erik ten Hag has described summer signing Leny Yoro as "one of the biggest assets in European football" as the defender continues on his road to recovery.

Speaking to Sky Sports about Yoro's injury, Ten Hag said: "This is one of the reasons why we signed him, he's very mature and has a great personality. He is dealing with it [the injury], looking forward and being bright," said Ten Hag.

"He is being positive. He's already started his rehab. There is a fire burning there and as I've said, for his age he is very mature. He won't get distracted and he knows what he wants.

"He knows what he wants to go and I'm sure he'll be returning as soon as possible and will be supportive of the team winning games and trophies.

"You [the players] need heart and you need head, both traits are very important, so we need both things right to form a team and in a team you need different skillsets, but personality, mentality and character are very important to construct a winning team."

Latest on Lindelof future

Victor Lindelof could stay at Man Utd this summer despite interest from Fiorentina and Atletico Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

He told the United Stand: “Lindelof is not desperate to leave Manchester United. It has to be for a big opportunity, big, big club.

“He was on the list of Atletico Madrid, Inter, and several others clubs [last year], and Man United never wanted to let him go, and Erik ten Hag always wanted to keep him in the squad.

“Now Lindelof, with one year left on his contract is not going to accept something that is not 100 per cent what he really wants, otherwise in January he can agree to sign with any club in the world.

“This is why Lindelof will take his time, not desperate to leave, unless there is a good opportunity at an important club.

“I don’t think 100 per cent Lindelof will leave Manchester United.”

Sancho's future remains in doubt

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is being monitored by a number of clubs, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

However Paris Saint-Germain have cooled their interest following the signing of Desire Doue.

While Borussia Dortmund and Juventus were unable to match United's asking price.

Man Utd to miss out on midfielder

Fulham are set to beat Man Utd to the signing of Burnley star Sander Berge.

United switched their focus to Berge after moving on from Manuel Ugarte and the midfielder was believed to be keen on the switch.

But Fulham are now set to land the Norwegian in a transfer worth £20million plus £5m in add-ons.