#manchester-united

#manchester-united

We know Man Utd could probably do with a midfield signing or two in the near future, but Garner probably isn't a name most fans would have had high up on their wish lists. The former England Under-21 international is doing well for Everton, but he struggled to establish himself in the Red Devils' first-team during his first spell at Old Trafford.

Arsenal and Manchester United have had some spicy encounters over the years but the Premier League leaders have reportedly agreed a functional friendly fixture with the Red Devils. Man United and Arsenal are due to face off in a behind-closed-doors game at Arsenal's Sobha Realty Training Centre on Thursday, according to Arsenal Fixture News. It'll be the first meeting between the two old rivals since the opening day of the Premier League season, when a typical Arsenal set piece goal earned all three points at Old Trafford.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, who could cost 80m. The 24-year-old has been in fine form in Ligue 1, and it looks like it could earn him another big move in the near future after his difficult end at Manchester United. According to Fichajes, Atletico look ready to move for Greenwood, while Tottenham have also recently been linked by TEAMtalk.

The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Aston Villa, but his spell in Birmingham has been underwhelming, with just four Premier League appearances since joining in the summer. Sancho's move to Villa was intended to reignite a career that has faltered since his high-profile 73 million transfer from Dortmund to Manchester United in 2021. However, his struggles for form and fitness have continued.

The Scottish midfielder, who joined the Serie A giants from Manchester United in the summer of 2024, has been one of the best performers in Italy this season since joining Napoli, commanding games with his trademark intensity and newfound tactical discipline. McTominay has become a key cog in Conte's system, embodying the manager's philosophy with his physicality and ability to drive play forward.

They like Joao Gomes. There's probably only two definitive targets on the Manchester United list that are definitely, I would say, available during the month of January, or potentially available. The first is obviously Conor Gallagher. And then you have Joao Gomes, who I wouldn't and I want to be clear here say is available, but what I would say is that suitors may be encouraged to try their luck in January looking at the league table.

I think it's (Nathaniel Brown) more a long-term target rather than one for January. It's not a priority right now, they've (Man City) got Nico O'Reilly really impressing at left-back, impressing so much that he has broken into the England team. They've got (Rayan) Ait-Nouri working his way back to fitness...he impressed before picking up that injury. I don't think it's a priority for City to bring in a left back.

Paul Pogba is set to return to professional football for the first time in two years, having served a four-year doping ban that was reduced 18 months on appeal, which meant he could play again from March 2025. Pogba, 32, will now be included in the AS Monaco squad for the first time to face Rennes on Saturday and the plan is for him to play a few minutes, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is prepared to offload Portugal midfielder and club captain Bruno Fernandes, 31, next summer to help fund the signings of England midfielders Adam Wharton, 21, and Elliot Anderson, 23, from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest as well as Cameroon's Carlos Baleba, 21, from Brighton. (Teamtalk), external Manchester United will allow Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, and England winger Jadon Sancho to leave the club next summer in a move that will save 31m in wages. (Sun), external

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona. According to a report from Fichajes, Ruben Amorim is interested in signing the experienced Polish international, but the Red Devils are hoping to bring in younger players with more potential. They are not prepared to invest a huge amount of money in the Barcelona star. Also, it would be a short-term acquisition, and Manchester United are looking to build for the future.

Ruben Neves to return to England? Neves has played in the Premier League before with Wolves, and he will be able to settle quickly and make an instant impact. The opportunity to join Manchester United or Tottenham will be exciting for him. They are among the biggest clubs in the country, and they could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies.