Man Utd news LIVE updates: £50m Barca raid, Mourinho slammed, Liverpool deal questioned
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer news is hotting up as we approach the January window and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest from Old Trafford
Saturday 30 December
Malcom move
15.00: Tottenham could reportedly join Manchester United in the race to sign Malcom.Bordeaux forward Malcom has attracted interest from Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho keen to bolster his attack.
Recent reports have suggested that the French outfit are demanding around £40million for his signature, and United have already began negotiations to strike a deal.
And now according to the Daily Mail, Spurs are keeping tabs on the 20-year-old’s situation.
The report suggests the north London outfit are yet to make a bid, but they could be persuaded if Bayern Munich launch a move themselves.
£140million for Dybala
12.00: Manchester United will have to pay up to £140million for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, says commentator Ian Darke.United have had a bid of between £60-70million turned down for Dybala, Darke has confirmed.
And he says United will have to double their initial offer to land the Argentine star.
“What I’m hearing is the Manchester United offer, you’re never sure about these things, the story goes that it’s about £60-70million and Juventus would want probably double that to make this happen,” he said on ESPN FC.
“I think if it does happen, you’re talking about next summer.”
Mahrez to United backed
11.15: Riyad Mahrez could be the missing piece in Jose Mourinho’s jigsaw at Manchester United and would be a great January signing, says Shaka Hislop.Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked with a move for Mahrez but Hislop reckons United would suit all parties.
“I think it would (be a good move to United),” he told ESPN FC.
“He looks a fantastic player, maybe the creative spark that Manchester United need.”
Ronaldo to FIGHT for Man Utd move
10:40: Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Real Madrid to get rid of his huge release clause in the hope of securing a move away from the Bernabeu.His relationship with Florentino Perez has grown increasingly sour to the point where Ronaldo “doesn’t even want to talk to the president”.
That’s according to the Daily Record, who claim Ronaldo’s camp has contacted both PSG and United to alert them of his intentions to leave in the summer.
It is said that Ronaldo has demanded Real drop his release clause entirely to give clubs a chance of signing him.
The 32-year-old wants the club to consider offers of £89m or less and want Perez’s word they will listen to offers.
Man Utd fans want Mourinho sacked
09:30: Chris Sutton believes Manchester United fans are beginning to lose their patience with Jose Mourinho.Mourinho has ranted about Pep Guardiola’s transfer budget this week, stating he can’t compete against someone able to “buy six players for £100m”.
But Celtic idol Sutton believes Red Devils supporters are starting to grow frustrated with Mourinho’s constant outbursts.
“What must United fans think about their manager comparing them to their biggest rivals in such a negative way? It cannot fill them with much confidence,” Mourinho said.
“They must be starting to question whether he is the right man for the job.”
Mourinho eyes Umtiti
08.25: Manchester United are lining up a £50m bid for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, according to sensational claims in Spain.Don Balon claim Jose Mourinho is desperate to bring in the France international after watching Liverpool snap up Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for £75m.
The report says United face an uphill battle trying to prise him away from Barca, who only signed him from Lyon last summer.
Umtiti is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2021 and the Catalan side are reportedly not willing to do business in January.
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