Manchester United January transfer news LIVE: Dortmund to rival Man Utd for Malcom


Dortmund rival Man Utd for Malcom


Borussia Dortmund have joined the chase to sign Bordeaux’s in-demand winger Malcom, according to The Sun .

Manchester United are expected to make a £40 million bid for Malcom in January, with a view to allowing the Brazilian to stay at Bordeaux for the rest of the season.

Arsenal and Tottenham are also reported to be interested, and now Dortmund are considering an approach as they look for a long-term replacement for Ousmane Dembele, who joined Barcelona last summer.


Shaw expects to stay at Utd past January


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Luke Shaw expects to remain at Manchester United past the January window after a private meeting with Jose Mourinho, the Mirror reports.

The left-back, 22, had been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after having been publicly criticised by the Portuguese boss.

Now, however, the often-injured England international has given his gaffer assurances that he is fully fit and eager to fight for a regular starting spot.


Man Utd enter Mourinho talks


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Manchester United have already had talks with Jose Mourinho's agent over a new contract,  IBTimes  says.

There have been reports in the UK that the Portuguese could leave the Red Devils as he has become frustrated with their transfer business as they struggle to compete with Manchester City, but the board are confident of committing him to a deal beyond 2019. 

After failure to ignite negotiations in November, there has been progress in talks with Jorge Mendes and both sides are confident of a new deal to keep the coach at Old Trafford.


Man Utd cool left-back search


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Manchester United have cooled their search for a new left-back, with Luke Shaw's resurgence key in the club's decision not to move for a new option, claims the Manchester Evening News

The reports says that, while the club will continue to keep an eye on Tottenham's Danny Rose, the search for a central midfielder and a winger will be the priorities this winter. 

The combination of Ashley Young and Shaw will be counted on through the rest of the season to fill the left-back spot. 


PSG join chase for Fulham's Sessegnon


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PSG have joined in the chase for Fulham youngster Ryan Sessegnon, according to the Mirror

The 17-year-old is rated as one of the top prospects in England, and with a number of Premier League clubs in pursuit, including Manchester United, his price is thought to be more than £30m already. 

Tottenham reportedly tried to bring the youngster in last summer, but he opted to stay at Craven Cottage. 


Tierney on Man Utd shortlist


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Celtic star Kieran Tierney has been included on the shortlist of left-back targets for Manchester United, with the club also keeping an eye on Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon as younger and more cost-effecient options for the club, claims the Daily Record .  

Manchester United are also in the market for a winger and midfielder, and the club's limited transfer budget may make larger left-back targets like Alex Sandro and Danny Rose hard to get. 


Inter rule out Mkhitaryan move


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Luciano Spalletti insists he will not look to remedy Inter's current slump in form with big-money January signings such as out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

"To keep saying we need to have a big transfer campaign, after the club has made it clear there are certain parameters to be respected, seems to me the best way to get hurt," he told a news conference.

"You can say names — Mkhitaryan, Pastore, Verdi. But they'd cost €30 million and we don't have that."

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Man Utd open Mourinho extension talks


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Manchester United have opened talks with Jose Mourinho regarding an extension to his current contract, says Sky Sports .

The Portuguese coach penned a three-year deal at Old Trafford upon his arrival in the summer of 2016 and the Red Devils are eager to fend off rumours suggesting he could cut his stay short.


PSG won't sanction Lucas loan


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Paris Saint-Germain will only consider permanent offers for Lucas Moura during the January transfer window, reports Maxifoot .

Manchester United have been linked with a loan move for the Brazil international, but PSG want €30m for the winger.


No exit fears for Inter


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Serie A giants Inter are not concerned about losing the likes of Mauro Icardi, Ivan Perisic and Joao Mario during the winter window, Luciano Spalletti has told Premium Spor t.

Argentine forward Icardi has been heavily linked with Real Madrid, while Manchester United are said to be keen on Perisic and Joao Mario.

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Man Utd fear Mourinho will quit


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Manchester United fear manager Jose Mourinho will resign at the end of the season, according to the  Daily Mail .

The former Chelsea boss has been spending less and less time in Manchester of late after a run of disappointing results for the Red Devils.

And the United hierarchy feel his heart is no longer in it and he could be set to depart this summer.

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