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"The best news I heard today is that Manchester United is now in an advanced stage of completing a deal to sell to a new investor. I hope he's better than the previous owners." Multiple sources close to United say the claim is untrue. Until Alalshikh clarifies his comments, they will just leave a lot of unanswered questions. It has been anticipated there would be talks between United and the Saudi authorities in the coming weeks over the potential of playing at least one mid-season friendly to try and raise some funds in the absence of European competition.

Alalshikh, who is the chairman of Saudi's General Entertainment Authority and has risen to prominence in the world of boxing, is known to be in talks with United about their participation in a mid-season friendly as part of Riyadh Season. But he suggested late on Wednesday night that the Premier League club are on the brink of agreeing a deal for new investment.

Current majority shareholders, the Glazer family, sold 27.7 per cent of the club to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for 1.25billion back in 2023, with INEOS assuming sporting control at Old Trafford. However, the Glazers have been brash in their previous attempts to sell their full holding in Manchester United for close to 5 billion, after rejecting a takeover by Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani's Qatari consortium.

Senegalese talent Mouhamed Dabo (17) has been on trial at Manchester United with very positive impact. Nothing done/completed at this stage in terms of transfer due to regulations and relationship with his current club. Formal steps are yet to be activated. Manchester United to sign another top young talent? United is a club with a proud history of bringing through elite young players, often through their academy, but also sometimes with smart moves in the transfer market.

Ruben Amorim has been reassured publicly by Man United's minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe that his job is safe for three years, which could mean the Portuguese coach takes charge of a line-up that features prospective signing Cristian Orozco in future. The Colombian has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford but can only join upon his 18th birthday next July.

UEFA are a driving force in the modern game and have recently expanded its European club competitions each season to three, with the newest addition being the UEFA Conference League. In our latest quiz, we need every club or country to have ever won a major men's senior competition. We've given you the specific tournaments and how many times they have previously won them; all we need you to do is fill in the blanks.

Manek, who will leave Brentford after three years at the club, will effectively oversee the running of United's Carrington training ground. Part of Manek's role at United will see him take charge of travel, security, training facilities, staff management and infrastructure as United look to overhaul the day-to-day running of the club. Manek originally joined Brentford as their business operations director before being promoted to chief operating officer in July 2024.

The team news is in for this fixture. United are without Leah Galton and Celine Bizet who are injured. Man Utd: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Janssen, Le Tissier, Sandberg; Toone, Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme; Park; Terland, Malard. Subs: Rendell, George, Blundell, Rolfo, Awujo, Naalsund, Williams. Valerenga: Enblom; Horte, Kovacs, Eiriksdottir; Tennebo, Vickius, Inauen, Heidarsdottir; Hegg, Saevik, Tvedten. Subs: Grinde-Hansen, Erichsen, Pettersen, Lindwall, Thorsnes, Sesay, Aronsson, Enger, S. Hansen, Bergman-Lundin, Brekken

Chelsea signed Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in the summer transfer window this year and they could get another player next year from Old Trafford. The Blues have been active in the market in recent windows and reshaped their squad under the leadership of manager Enzo Maresca. According to Teamtalk, Chelsea's interest in Kobbie Mainoo shows no signs of waning. Despite boasting a stacked midfield, the Blues are reportedly still keeping tabs on the 20-year-old Man United midfielder.

Man Utd are looking to sign a new striker next summer, despite signing Benjamin Sesko on a big-money deal from RB Leipzig, and could move for Vlahovic. Man Utd are likely to get rid of Rasmus Hojlund, who is currently on loan at Napoli. The Serie A giants are looking to sign the striker permanently next summer. Joshua Zirkzee is also frustrated with his situation at Old Trafford, and he is reportedly looking for an exit route in January.

"I thought it would only go for a few months and be a bit of a laugh," Illet told ESPN. "It was something to spread humor to Man United fans during a difficult period of time. "It didn't feel unrealistic then, because the season before, they had won five games in a row."

Valverde is the kind of all-round midfielder who can offer strength, ball carrying ability and tactical intelligence, traits that make him attractive to clubs seeking to upgrade a midfield currently struggling to control games. United's midfield issues this season are well documented, Bruno Fernandes has been asked to operate deeper in a double-pivot role that is not his natural position, and the team has at times lacked the balance and bite required in the centre of the park.

The 21-year-old has done quite well since joining the Spanish club at the start of the season. He has seven goal contributions in the league already. Man United keen on Etta Eyong Eyong is a talented player with a bright future, and it is no surprise that top teams want to secure his signature. According to Football Insider, the two Premier League clubs are hoping to sign him in future. It will be interesting to see if Levante are prepared to let him leave.

Pavlovic is highly rated at the German club, and it will not be easy to sign him. The German champions could demand a premium for him. Manchester United could certainly use someone with his skill set. They need more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term acquisition. It remains to be seen whether they can finish the season strongly and convince the young midfielder to join the club.

Manchester United are not necessarily going to sack Ruben Amorim if the team loses to Sunderland today, but Xavi could be a name to watch as a candidate for the Red Devils job. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, Amorim is far from safe at Old Trafford, and it might not be too long before there is serious consideration about a change.

Manchester United will surely be on high alert again for Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola after his side's win that took them to second in the Premier League table last night. The Spanish tactician is doing a superb job with the Cherries at the moment, and it's understood that he's appreciated by Man Utd, even if no talks have taken place yet.