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It is possible that the Red Devils will be active in the January window with several first-team stars potentially moving this winter.
United have shown the investment of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, however, the deal is still subject to Premier League approval, meaning they will not be able to influence signings just yet.
Erik ten Hag, however, will be on the lookout for possible arrivals and will, in all likelihood, get rid of the dead wood.
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Timo Werner will be at Tottenham tonight to finalise his loan, according to talkSPORT.
The RB Leipzig striker will sign for Spurs until the end of the season, also with an option to buy for £15 million.
Werner will arrive on his new Monday to finalise the trade.
Manchester United were also linked with a move for Werner, but talkSPORT’s Alex Crook called that interest “exploratory”.
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hanz-Joachim Watzke has shown that Jadon Sancho is in talks to join the club on loan.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “We are in negotiations to sign Jadon Sancho.
“We want to sign him on loan. That’s no secret. But we are not yet ready to announce a done deal.”
Manchester United have yet to give the green light, but it looks like Sancho will return to his former club.
Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo put an end to rumours about his future career in January.
Former Premier League midfielder Carlton Palmer spoke about Diallo’s potential transfers: “He has made it clear that he will return to work for Tony Mowbray.
“That can be a hurdle because even if Sunderland need to point him out, if Tony Mowbray gets the job done in Birmingham, I’m sure Amad will need to sign for him there. “
The quotes were later shared via Man United fan pages to which Diallo responded, likely angered by claims about a conceivable exit.
His reaction hints that he will be interested in a loan move to Mowbray’s Birmingham this month.
The winger made his first appearance of the season for the Red Devils against Nottingham Forest on December 30 and will most likely remain at the Old Trafford side.
talkSPORT’s Alex Crook has revealed that Manchester United’s potential move for a striker is ‘dependent on if anyone will take Anthony Martial off their hands’.
The Red Devils have no plans to offer the Frenchman a new contract and he is expected to be free this summer.
However, having to wait for his contract to run out will mean the chances of a new frontman coming in this January are slim.
If a team comes to buy Martial this month, the stage may replace Man United and they may simply make a move for a new No. 9.
But with his consistently poor performances and dismal stats this season, it’s unlikely he’ll have many suitors willing to pay for him.
Timo Werner is expected to join Tottenham on loan from RB Leipzig and the clubs will reach an agreement.
This is a major blow for Manchester United, who reportedly want to bring in the German striker.
talkSPORT’s lead football correspondent, Alex Crook, has an update on the existing scenario surrounding Werner’s move.
He said, “It’s grown rapidly, I think it’s a closed deal. “
“A loan deal until the end of the season and then the option to make him a permanent signing for around £15m.
“Obviously it’s been discussed with Manchester United as well, but I’ve been told it’s exploratory from United’s point of view if they make the decision to strengthen their forward line in that window, which is not guaranteed.
“I think it depends on whether they can be crazy enough to get rid of Anthony Martial.
“Although he hasn’t had great luck at Chelsea, I can understand why he would be the type of player Ange Postecoglou would target.
“He’s got that energy, he’s running the press, he’s versatile, he can play wide while Son is out and he can also play as the No. 9.
“I think they’ll have a player with something to prove, I just feel like Werner for Tottenham in this window is a better pick than going to Manchester United, where you’d expect him to be almost operational and achieve a lot of goals in a team that doesn’t create too many chances. “
Talks continue between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund regarding Jadon Sancho.
The exiled winger hopes that the gentleman will return on loan to his former club.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Dortmund believe an agreement can be reached this week and that negotiations are progressing well.
Sancho is reportedly fit to travel to Germany as soon as United give him permission to leave.
Erik ten Hag blamed Manchester United’s Donny van de Beek for the injuries and insisted his joy will not deter other players from signing for the club.
Van de Beek left Man United on loan earlier this month after failing to impress three other managers during his time at Old Trafford.
The £35million midfielder made only 23 starts during his three-and-a-half years in Manchester.
Ten Hag worked with Van de Beek at Ajax, but hopes that a meeting in Manchester could revive the midfielder’s fortunes proved misplaced.
He said: “As soon as I arrived here at Manchester United, he was no longer the player he was at Ajax because he was injured.
“So many times he was not available and then he struggled for a long time to recover from that injury. That is probably the main reason why he was not playing.
“We decided for a loan in the summer but it didn’t come and then his opportunities are few because also we make appointments and we make agreements with players and contract players in that position. The competition was high.”
Asked if others see Van de Beek’s experience and are hesitant to move to Old Trafford, Ten Hag disagreed.
“It depends on the players and how confident you are in their abilities,” he said.
“But I can tell you one thing: the Premier League is difficult.
“Man United, it’s complicated to play there because it’s less complicated to play for almost any other team than Man United because the tension is so high.
“You have to deal with that. But if you have confidence in yourself, this is the best challenge and this is definitely the best club you want to be at as a player.
“It depends on player to player, and it depends especially on the character of the player, their personality.”
Manchester United have dealt a major blow in the race to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Todibo turned down interest from Manchester United in the summer after claiming he had booked himself for the right project.
Man United remain keen but are unlikely to spend big in the upcoming transfer window.
They also face that of the new minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of Nice.
Since then, Tottenham have made Todibo their top target for January, according to French outlet RMC Sport, AC Milan have joined the race.
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is reportedly a free step into the Premier League.
That’s according to The Times, who said he was not impressed by Real Madrid’s attempt to force him to sign a pre-contract.
He reported that Los Blancos had given the French forwards a deadline of January 15 to agree to terms.
And that would have upset Mbappe, as the 25-year-old would have told his friends that control of LaLiga would possibly not be his long road for him.
Speaking recently about his future, Mbappé asked him if he knew where he would play next season, to which he replied: “No. I am very, very motivated for this year.
“It’s very important. Like I said, we have titles to aim for and we’ve already won one. After that, I still haven’t decided. I didn’t make a decision. “
Jesse Lingard has reportedly pitched his to LaLiga champions Barcelona.
The 31-year-old has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season.
And according to Sport, the former Manchester United man has made a name for himself at Barça.
Barça coach Xavi has already said that the club is struggling to sign players this month due to Financial Fair Play.
But a move for Lingard can be considered an interesting option for Barça, as they would not charge anything.
Casemiro says striker Rasmus Hojlund can “define an era” for Manchester United by loaning his to the Denmark international.
Speaking of the 20-year-old to the club’s website, he said: “”At the end of the day, he’s just a kid, so we shouldn’t be putting a lot of pressure on him.
“A lot of people think that he should be coming in and scoring 30-odd goals right away. He’s still young and this is his first season in the Premier League.”
He added: “He’s definitely betting more on every game and he’s running hard. Rasmus is a committed guy and he can’t wait to get started. “
“He will be a wonderful player for this club and, with the ambitions he has, he may define an era at Manchester United. “
Manchester United reportedly have a plan to land Michael Olise – by sending Aaron Wan-Bissaka back to Crystal Palace.
The Daily Star claims that the Red Devils were satisfied to negotiate a one-year extension option on Wan-Bissaka’s contract last month so that the Eagles could re-sign their former academy graduate for a reasonable or slack price this summer.
The report adds that it puts United in a stronger position in talks for Olise.
Manchester United are the clubs interested in signing Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen.
Spanish outlet Sport report the Red Devils have joined Newcastle in the race to land the former Chelsea defender.
The 27-year-old, who spent 10 years at Stamford Bridge, is among the players expected to leave the Camp Nou side soon due to Barca’s money concerns.
Is this why Man United are so keen to get rid of Casemiro?
After an amazing first campaign, the Brazilian struggled a lot with his fitness this time with only 8 appearances.
The 31-year-old has just returned to education after being sidelined since early November with a hamstring injury.
Manchester United are struggling to get rid of Casemiro, according to reports.
The Sun claim that the new regime, headed up by Sir Jim Radcliffe, want to axe the Brazilian to help trim the Red Devils’ wage bill.
But the report adds that the stumbling block is that Casemiro still has two-and-a-half years left on his £350,000-a-week contract.
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are still agreeing the loan of Jadon Sancho.
It is understood that Sancho needs to return to Signal Iduna Park, with the German giants hoping to reach a transition deal in January.
Sancho has been out of the Red Devils squad lately after attacking boss Erik ten Hag on social media.
But according to Sky Germany, England’s foreigner is yet to receive kindness through United.
He said there were “ongoing issues” with the main points of the loan transfer.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has sent a “do or die” message to his team ahead of facing Wigan in the FA Cup.
The Red Devils face the Liga One side in the third round on Monday night, with the Dutchman desperate for an early exit.
Speaking to the club’s media, he said: “We’ve had a very tough programme in 2023.
“I think one of the toughest schedules from all the clubs across Europe, we played so many games, so we have to take time to be refreshed and get ready for the second half of the season.
“We have a lot to play for with the Premier League and FA Cup. In the cup, it’s always about do or die.
“We have to be in a position because our opponent will be 100 per cent consistent with Cent, especially in a cup against Manchester United.
“We have to be ready and, just like the expectations for every game, we have to win. It doesn’t matter if we’re away or at home, we have to win games. Every game and every league is different. “
“One thing is the same: you have to be ready, have the right technique and concentrate and find a way to win. I appreciate cup football. It’s going to be a great game, the crowd will be hostile, so enjoy it. ” and be prepared. “
Everton have reportedly entered the race to sign Manchester United starlet Hannibal Mejbri on loan.
It had been thought that the 20-year-old was set to link up with Sevilla on a deal until the rest of the season.
But according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Toffees are now going to deflect action from the Spaniards.
The decision ultimately lies with the Tunisia international as he looks to play regular first team football.
Hannibal has made five Premier League appearances this season and scored in a 3-1 loss to Brighton in September.
Timo Werner will be keen to get his doubters out as he prepares to return to the Premier League.
Tottenham are closing in on a loan move to bring the forward in from RB Leipzig, with a permanent option included in the deal.
His time at Chelsea didn’t exactly go to plan, but with Manchester United and Liverpool previously linked – is Werner finally about to prove why he’s so highly rated?
Timo Werner was left out of RB Leipzig’s squad for the friendly against St. Petersburg. Swiss Gallen.
Werner is understood to be in talks with Tottenham over a move back to the Premier League on loan.
The former Chelsea striker connected with a move to Manchester United, but Spurs have overtaken the Red Devils and are now leading the race to sign him.
And Leipzig have shown that Werner will play in their winter friendly, as they are in talks about his departure in January.
A team update posted via the club on social media read: “Timo Werner is not in the squad for today’s friendly as he is in talks with the club. “
talkSPORT presenter Mark Goldbridge has never been convinced of Manchester United’s pursuit of Timo Werner.
In his exclusive column on the emergence of the Tottenham links, Goldbridge said: “There are fears about it – the main fear with all those goals is that they are right on the mark or in terms of the enthusiasm that Manchester United need.
“You’d rather be going for Ivan Toney or Victor Osimhen.
“But I think compared to what you can get at the moment and the money that Man United have, you have to buy from a safe outlet where other people like Werner are the most viable options.
“I don’t think Timo Werner at Chelsea was as bad as people think. I think he missed a lot of opportunities, but his overall game is decent.
“And what we’re here is a short-term option until the summer, it’s not a long-term signing unless it’s operational.
“I mean, as unhappy as it sounds, if it’s Timo Werner or nothing, then I’m definitely going to pick Timo Werner, and I think I’d probably pick Timo Werner as well over some of the other characteristics related to Manchester United. .
“Yeah, it’s not exciting, but in January, with no money, I think it’s pretty much the peak of what Manchester United can achieve at the moment, if you look at Wout Weghorst and Odion Ighalo from last time.
In recent weeks, rumours have surfaced linking Timo Werner with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United.
He stated that he was not satisfied with his situation in Germany.
The 27-year-old returns to the Bundesliga in 2022 after two difficult seasons with Chelsea and re-signs for RB Leipzig.
He scored 18 goals in 54 games in his second spell, but his role has been reduced this season with two starts in the league.
Werner, who charged Chelsea between £45 and £50m when he signed in 2020, is keen to return to England’s first flight, with United in talks to explore the option to sign him.
However, Spurs are now on the verge of landing a loan deal and that seems to be their likely maximum destination at the moment.
Werner is widely considered a failure at Chelsea, where he scored 23 goals in 89 appearances over two seasons with the club.
He won the Champions League at the time, but was not considered a member of the team.
Tottenham are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over a surprise loan move for Timo Werner, talkSPORT understands.
Former Chelsea forward Werner is keen to return to the Premier League.
Manchester United have also had exploratory talks over a solution for Werner, with Spurs having leapfrogged them in the race.
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has urged his team to go far in the FA Cup as they begin their campaign against Wigan, live on talkSPORT.
Erik ten Hag’s side make the short trip to the DW Stadium on Monday night to face the League One outfit, who beat York 1-0 to reach the third round.
United have already won the festival 12 times in their history and as they prepare for their first game of the new year, Eriksen hopes the team can start 2024 with a win.
He told MUTV: “I heard the other day that it’s the oldest tournament in the world and as I said, I’ve lived in England for a long time and the FA Cup has been something special for the fans and players. Every club there.
“It’s definitely a good start of the year, I think we’ll take that very seriously to go through. There’ll be less games in the new year (after being eliminated from European football), it’s up to us to have a lot of better games in the league and go far in the FA Cup.”
Mark Goldbridge has expressed his doubts about Manchester United’s bid for Thomas Müller.
He told talkSPORT. com: “Listen, five years ago that would have been a signing and that’s reminiscent of Bastian Schweinsteiger, where we were all very excited as United fans.
“But then we understood very temporarily why Bayern Munich would let go of a player of that prestige, and I suspect it would be very good for Thomas Müller.
“He’s played his entire career in Munich, so to come to the Premier League in his 30s with the competitive nature and intensity of it, the games every week – we‘ve heard from so many Bundesliga players that the Premier League is so eye-opening, that there are not games where you can just take it easy, every game is intense.
“And he’s going to get a very high salary.
“I just think United would be foolish to do a deal like this, really foolish, they’ve made these mistakes so many times, this is not the sort of signing Manchester United should be making.”
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