And the Red Devils are reportedly preparing Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman as a backup option should Borussia not budge on their £108m asking price.
Follow all the latest transfer updates and gossip from Old Trafford below…
FAMILY FORTUNES
Arsenal fans are getting excited after Man Utd transfer target Gabriel Magalhaes’s brother and sister started following the club on Instagram.
The Gunners have been linked with a £27million swoop for the Lille defender.
Boss Mikel Arteta, who giuded the side to FA Cup glory this season, is set to make further changes to his playing staff.
The Spaniard is keen on bringing a defender in to shore up his leaky back line.
Now it has been revealed on social media that the 22-year-old’s sister Mayara follows the London side on Instagram.
SANCHO NO-GO
Borussia Dortmund have told Man Utd to FORGET about signing Jadon Sancho this summer.
It means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not be landing his top target for the wing after being quoted £108million last month.
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc said: “We plan with Jadon Sancho. He’ll play for us next season. The decision is final. I think that answers all of the questions.
“Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon. In this context, we have extended the contract until 2023.”
‘VERY GOOD PLAYERS’
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his side what to look out for against Copenhagen.
He said: “Stale’s team, they’ve got individuals there and very good players.
“There are young forwards, three of them, to be fair, and experienced players in the midfield and at the back.
“But I think the biggest strength is the teamwork and how well organised Stale’s teams always are.”
COM TO OLD TRAFFORD?
United will make a loan offer for Kingsley Coman if their pursuit of Jadon Sancho fails, according to reports.
The Red Devils were given a deadline of today to agree a transfer for the England winger by Borussia Dortmund.
But after missing that cut-off point, Sancho has teamed up with the Dortmund squad to head off for pre-season.
And according to the Standard, United may go for Coman in their hunt for an alternative.
GUNNER IMPROVE
Manchester United have lost just one of their last 23 matches.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remained modest ahead of the clash against Copenhagen.
He simply responded: “One in 23 is too many.”
‘I DON’T CARE’
Rio Ferdinand has called for United to wrap up a deal for Jadon Sancho.
The Old Trafford veteran also dismissed claims that the Red Devils have enough to players in his position.
When asked who his former club should sign, he told BT Sport: “I think it’s the same player on everyone’s lips – Jadon Sancho. A bit of flair.”
When asked whether he is a necessary signing as United have Rashford, Greenwood and Martial, Ferdinand said: “I don’t care!
“You can’t ever have enough of them.
“Man United back in the day, you always remember four strikers battling it out to play their role at any given part of the season. You need that.”
STALEMATE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be coming up against old pal Stale Solbakken tonight.
Speaking ahead of the game, the United boss said: “I know how Stale has built the club and what they’re about.
“Of course, I played against them when I was at Molde.
“I’ve known Stale for such a long time, and Copenhagen have a great history in getting into Europe and doing well in Europe.”
‘YOU’RE GOING HOME’
“Of course, we put plans in place but, for me, it’s only about this game now.
“You can’t think too far ahead.
“It’s a knockout tournament. If you don’t perform, you’re going home.”
But Manchester United have so far failed to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga side.
PIRLO SAYS NO
Andrea Pirlo is showing no mercy as the new Juventus boss by preparing to flog seven stars, according to reports.
The legendary midfielder, 41, replaced Maurizio Sarri at the Allianz Stadium over the weekend.
And Pirlo is wasting little time in getting rid of the deadwood he does not want – starting with the likes of ex-Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain and Manchester United target Douglas Costa.
Finally, defenders Mattia De Sciglio, Alex Sandro and Daniele Rugani could be sold as well.
According to Sky Sports, of the pair it is Havertz who “is the one who is most keen to move as soon as possible”.
CONTE BELIEVE IT
The defender was deemed surplus to requirements by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last summer and was shipped off to Roma on a season-long loan.
Roma are desperate to keep the former Fulham man, who will miss out on their Europa League quest this month, but have been put off by United’s £21m asking price.
STAT ATTACK
Jadon Sancho is on his way to Switzerland with his team-mates. Ouch.
BREAKING NEWS
Manchester United have MISSED the deadline to sign Jadon Sancho.
And the England ace has been named in Borussia Dortmund’s pre-season squad and will fly to Switzerland with them as a result.
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He said: “In order to do that we have to play perfect.
“We need to be perfect defensively.
HAIR OF THE POG
Speaking to the club website, he said: “I’ve answered numerous questions on Paul, and we’re delighted that he’s back playing.
COM AND GET ME
That comes in the shape of Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman, according to the Evening Standard.
Coman is unlikely to feature regularly in Munich next season with Leroy Sane having moved to the Bundesliga champs.
The German side are back in pre-season training this week and expect Sancho to be there.
Dortmund are also not willing to budge from their £108m asking price at the moment and are said to be disappointed that United have failed to indicate what price they would be willing to pay, reports Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol.
However, he also stated that United will never be in a stronger position to sign Sancho as all other clubs have been priced out of the market due to coronavirus.
He added that United want Sancho, Sancho wants a move to United and another season of Champions League football at Dortmund as not been enough to convince him to stay.
Ahead of United’s Europa League quarter-final against Copenhagen tomorrow night, Solskjaer said: “It’ll be difficult to keep three of them, so we’ll see what the decision will be there.
“I must be the most privileged manager in the world with our goalkeeping department.
“The Europa League has also shown how important Sergio has been for us — and David has always been performing.
And Solskjaer added: “Since coming back from injury he has been a delight.
“He has worked really hard, he is happy and he is playing well.
“And I’m looking forward to seeing him grow with this team.
“He will have to be one of the leaders, one of the main figures, because he is just coming to his peak time as a footballer at 27.
Chong, 20, is reported to have had talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday, following his appearance in United’s Europa League game against LASK.
According to the Daily Mail Bremen are eager to sign Chong on a two-year loan deal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is optimistic Paul Pogba will sign a new contract at Manchester United.
“Since coming back from injury he has been a delight,” said Solskjaer.
“He will have to be one of the leaders, one of the main figures, because he is just coming to his peak time as a footballer at 27.
“It’ll be difficult to keep three of them at the club. So we’ll see what the decision will be there.”
Inter Milan legend Andreas Brehme believes his former side and Bayer Leverkusen are both bigger favourties than United for the Europa League this season.
“The Nerazzurri are a great team, although Bayer Leverkusen are strong and have an excellent forward like Havertz, but Conte’s squad takes the lead.
“I’d say, whoever wins this game has a great chance of raising the Europa League. The semi-final against either Shakhtar Donetsk or Basel is winnable.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that winning the Europa League would be among his greatest career achievements.
“That would be the proudest moment of my life.”
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