manchester united transfer news

Daley Blind can operate as a defensive midfielder, central defender and a left full-back. Louis van Gaal believes he can fit in well at Barcelona.

Manchester United have identified two areas - wide position and midfield - to strengthen in the January transfer window. Jose Mourinho is looking to bring in a "magician" forward.

Pulisic has been of interest to Liverpool in recent seasons and is Dortmund's leading light after the departure of Ousmane Dembele.

Antoine Griezmann has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a while now. Atletico Madrid's league rivals Barcelona have also joined the race for his signature.

United boss Jose Mourinho has hinted that he could let Mkhitaryan leave the club in January after growing frustrated with his poor form.

Jordi Alba has encouraged Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.

Manchester United have been given the green light to pursue a £60m deal for Alex Sandro in the January transfer window, with Juventus said to be open to offers.

The Red Devils had offered him an extension in the summer and have now rewarded his performance with a deal running on to 2020.

Arsenal and Manchester City had registered their interest in the defender during the summer.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been left out of United's 18-man squad for seven of their last eight matches and is out of favour at the club.

Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan has not made it to the squad in seven out of the last eight games played in all competitions.

Jose Mourinho has claimed that Manchester United are open to making signings in January despite not being a fan of the winger market.

Juventus have made no secret of their desire to sign Can, who will be available for free in the summer, but the Bianconeri now look set to reignite their interest in Fabinho.

Fabinho does not expect to be sold by Monaco in January, although admits 2017-18 is set to be his final season at the Stade Louis II.

Mkhitaryan has been left out in the cold by Mourinho in recent weeks and is said to be of interest to Inter boss Luciano Spalletti.

Scott McTominay committed his future to Manchester United after signing a new four-year deal in October.

Ozil, 29, is in the final six months of his Gunners contract, with talks over a new £235,000-a-week deal having ended in failure.

Chelsea star Willian has ruled out the possibility of leaving Stamford Bridge in January amid speculation linking him with Manchester United and Barcelona.

Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor is hopeful the club can sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a permanent deal.

Chelsea were pursuing a move for Sandro in the summer transfer window but United have now been credited with an interest as they search for a solution to their left-back slot.

Lucas Gomes was at Manchester United's training ground in Carrington for a trial in October. He impressed Red Devils' officials during his time in England.

Leon Goretzka claims he is in the "final phase" of the decision-making process as Manchester United compete with the likes of Barcelona and Arsenal to sign the Schalke midfielder.

Nemanja Matic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are all set to miss Manchester United's final Champions League Group A contest.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez recently met Arthur's agent to discuss the Gremio midfielder potential move to the Nou Camp.

Luke Shaw has made just two substitute appearances this season, with both of them coming in the Carabao Cup. He will reportedly be allowed to leave in January.

Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United to find him a magician who can help him reduce the gap between United and Manchester City at the top of the table.

Jose Mourinho has abandoned plans to sign a new striker and a winger amid the return to form of Anthony Martial.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he is not sure if one day he will be able wear Manchester United jersey.

Ashley Young was one of the star players for Manchester United in their 4-2 win over Marco Silva's Watford at Vicarage Road on 28 November.

Lenglet has impressed at the heart of Sevilla's defence and is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs.