MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly weighing up a move for Bayern midfielder Ryan Gravenberch but will face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Elsewhere, West Ham have re-opened talks with Man United to sign Harry Maguire, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
In other news, the Red Devils have been dealt a fresh blow in pursuing Fiorentina star Sofyan Ambrabat.
And we have the very latest on the takeover saga at Old Trafford.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Harry Maguire Exclusive update
West Ham have re-opened talks with Manchester United over Harry Maguire, writes SunSport's Alan Nixon.
But the Hammers are well short of completing the deal as they are trying to find a way to pay a little more to help United pay off Maguire.
The East Londoners previously agreed a £30million deal but the centre-back has two years left on his Old Trafford contract and is demanding a hefty pay-off.
West Ham agreed a four-year deal on £120,000 a week — which is a £70,000 weekly cut from his salary.
Therefore, the Red Devils offered the England international a £6m bonus but he wants more than that as, if he stayed and saw out his deal he would command higher wages as a free transfer.
United want a sale to finance other signings and David Moyes' team hopes a compromise could be reached before Friday's transfer deadline day.
- By Kostas Lianos
Ryan Gravenberch swap
Manchester United could sign Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch in a sensational swap deal.
According to Sport Bild, Bayern are keen for a loan deal involving Ryan Gravenberch being exchanged for Scott McTominay.
The Red Devils are interested in landing the Netherlands international, who is known to manager Erik ten Hag from his days at Ajax and is out of favour under Thomas Tuchel.
The German champions are happy to loan the midfielder out but are keen on signing McTominay on a temporary deal as his direct replacement.
- By Alex Smith
Mag-pied
Man Utd have reportedly told Harry Maguire that he will NOT leave the club this summer.
West Ham had agreed to a £30million deal for Maguire earlier in the window, but the move collapsed.
This was because Maguire, 30, demanded a massive £15m pay-off to leave Old Trafford.
However, according to Sky Sports, a move is currently off, with Maguire's pay-off demands being the "sticking point".
He has two years left of his current deal at Old Trafford, which would be worth £19.7m.
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- By Alex Smith
Neville relieved by wins
Gary Neville has admitted he is relieved United beat both Wolves and Nottingham Forest or they'd be under big pressure with tough fixtures to come.
United face Arsenal and Brighton in their next two.
Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast, he explained: "You always feel under Ten Hag, they're not fluid at all at this stage of the season. They're always scruffy the first few weeks.
"You think about the Wolves game where Wolves were really unlucky not to get the victory. Nottingham Forest will feel really hard done by too. They also got beat at Tottenham."
As for the clash with Arsenal, he added: "They've got a match against Arsenal, which will be really interesting because Arsenal slipped up.
"United, it isn't quite going for them yet. It isn't quite happening… but they've put six points on the board. I think that somehow, that's quite important.
"Two tough away games with Tottenham and now Arsenal. If they hadn't won their home games they'd be under pressure."
- By Alex Smith
United urged to sell
Gary Neville believes United need to offload a number of players this week while also make two signings.
The likes of Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Eric Bailly and Donny van de Beek are all still on United’s books.
Neville said: “They need to get players out.
“Some clubs get players out really well but United don’t tend to do that.”
- By Alex Smith
Martial offered to Real Madrid
Manchester United have offered Anthony Martial to Real Madrid for around £13million, according to reports.
The Red Devils are claimed to be keen on shifting the Frenchman before Friday’s transfer deadline.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti last week ruled out making another signing this month.
He said: “I rule it out. One hundred per cent.”
But United’s cut-price offer on a player that cost them around £50million in 2015 could tempt Real Madrid back into the market.
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- By Alex Smith
Supercomputer predicts
A supercomputer has predicted the final Premier League table.
There is still a long way to go, with 35 games left to be played by many of the teams.
Bettingexpert’s supercomputer, BETSiE, has predicted how the season will turn out with United still backed to finish in the top four.
- By Alex Smith
Two more needed
Gary Neville believes Man Utd need to sign two more players this transfer window, not including goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who is expected to arrive for £4m from Fenerbahce.
Neville said: "There's no doubt they want another player or two.
"A left-back and central midfield player and I think they need that or else they're going to get put under real pressure, particularly when all the other competitions kick in.
"I think there is another one or two players needed just to beef up the squad because of injuries and he does want another midfield player to sit in there alongside Casemiro."
- By Alex Smith
Famous devils
Man Utd have their fair share of celebrity fans.
From Hollywood A-Listers and legendary musicians to famous sports stars and comedians – the Red Devils attract supporters from far and wide.
Legendary actor Ian McShane was spotted sitting alongside Sir Alex Ferguson during Saturday's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
McShane is far from being the only celeb to have shown off their love for United down the years.
Following his appearance at Old Trafford, SunSport takes a look at some of the famous stars to support United.
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- By Alex Smith
Utd to miss out on Pavard
Man Utd are set to miss out on target Benjamin Pavard.
The Frenchman was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich to replace Harry Maguire, yet the ex-skipper has not yet left the club.
Pavard wants to leave the German outfit with him entering the final year of his contract and he is closing in on a move to Inter Milan.
Bayern have revealed that they expect his situation to be sorted in the coming days.
- By Alex Smith
Lingard still at West Ham
Free agent and ex-United star Jesse Lingard remains without a club and is continuing to train with his former side West Ham.
There remains the chance that the 30-year-old is handed a contract by David Moyes.
However, with Lingard a free agent since the expiry of his Nottingham Forest contract, they do NOT have to close the deal prior to the September 1 deadline and have longer to do so.
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McShane to balance roles
Paul McShane has been appointed assistant manager to the Irish Under-21 side.
He is set to continue his role at Man Utd as Under-15s boss.
The 37-year-old fills the role with Ireland left by ex-United ace John O'Shea, who has been promoted to help coach the senior side.
McShane came through the youth system at United and went on to play for the likes of Hull, Sunderland, Brighton, Reading and West Brom.
- By Alex Smith
Well I Nev-er
Arsenal meet Man Utd next week and Gary Neville believes Mikel Arteta will deploy his usual tactics after tweaking some things in the opening three games of the season.
Arteta has played Partey at right-back, Kiwior played out of position at left-back, and he started without an out-and-out striker in their draw to Fulham at the weekend with the team looking less solid defensively.
Neville said: "I’d expect next week Arteta is going to end that experiment and go with a solid back four.
"Move Partey into midfield with Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard. Get back to something which resembles what a team should look like.
"They’ll go back to the basics of 4-3-3. Manchester United are decent on the counter-attack but it is a big test for them.
"Their performances so far this season have been below par. If you’re below par at the Emirates you will get beaten.
"United have to rise and raise their game, but Arsenal need to sort themselves out too.”
- By Alex Smith
When in Rome
Jose Mourinho and Romelu Lukaku could roll back the years to their Manchester United days and team-up again.
Roma are keen to get a deal over the line for the striker today, according to reports.
Talks took place last night with Chelsea and Lukaku’s reps with a £5m loan fee being discussed.
Their will supposedly no mandatory buy option inserted into the deal.
- By Alex Smith
United keen on Henry
Man Utd have made an enquiry for Brentford left-back Rico Henry, claim The Mail.
A deal would be tough to do so late in the window but he is on a list of potential signings with Marcos Alonso, Marc Cucurella and Sergio Reguillon.
Henry, 26, has impressed for Brentford over recent seasons and is believed to be on Gareth Southgate's radar for a potential England call-up soon.
- By Alex Smith
Barca open to Alonso move
Barcelona are happy to let Marcos Alonso leave on loan to help them balance their books.
The Catalan giants are dealing with ongoing financial issues and loaning him out would get his wages off their bill.
Man Utd have been linked with him amid a left-back injury crisis with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both sidelined.
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella is also an option for United on loan.
- By Alex Smith
Hammered out
West Ham are reportedly not back in for Harry Maguire despite talks taking place last week, claim The Telegraph.
The Hammers had a £30m bid for the ex-United skipper accepted earlier and agreed a agreed a four-year deal on £120,000 a week — a £70k weekly cut from his United wage.
United offered him a £6m bonus to see him leave but Maguire wanted more and the deal broke down.
West Ham since signed Stuttgart Konstantinos Mavropanos instead for £18m but reignited talks for Maguire last week.
However, the deal remains a long way from an agreement and West Ham are ready to move on with a centre-back no longer a priority.
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Amrabat deal off
Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat looks more likely to head elsewhere or stay in Florence than sign for United, according to reports.
The midfielder has not played for the Italian side this season as his future remains uncertain.
Man Utd have held an interest but are yet to make an offer for him.
- By Alex Smith
Sensational swap
German outlet Sport Bild are claiming that Bayern Munich are keen for a swap-loan deal involving Ryan Gravenberch and Scott McTominay.
The Red Devils are interested in signing Gravenberch, who is known to Erik ten Hag from his days at Ajax and is out of favour under Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga champions.
Bayern are happy to loan him out but are keen on signing McTominay on a temporary deal as his direct replacement.
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Gravenberch unsure on future
Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch has admitted he "does not know what will happen in the next few days".
The player is on the radar of both Man Utd and Liverpool.
Erik ten Hag is keen to add depth to his midfielder and the 21-year-old is an option having become frustrated at a lack of game-time at the Bundesliga giants.
Gravenberch worked with Ten Hag at Ajax.
- By Alex Smith
Fernandez nears loan
Man Utd wonderkid Alvaro Fernandez is closing in on a loan move to Spanish side Granada, according to reports.
The 20-year-old left-back was on the bench for the weekend's win over Nottingham Forest.
And in the midst of an injury crisis with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both out, Fernandez was hopeful for a chance.
But if reports in Spain are to be believed the man who spent last season on loan at Preston will move to the LaLiga side for more assured opportunities.
- By Kostas Lianos
Ryan Gravenberch transfer war
Manchester United are set to battle it out over Bayern Munich ace Ryan Gravenberch with Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Gravenberch is attracting interest from both United and the Reds as both are keen to reinforce their midfield options.
Reports this month suggested the Merseysiders sent two scouts to Munich to lay the groundwork on a potential deal for the midfielder.
United meanwhile have been tracking the Netherlands international for the majority of the summer transfer window in order to add some much needed balance in the middle of the park.
It’s understood that the Red Devils are weighing up their options between the 21-year-old and Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat, who remains their top target.
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Marc Cucurella loan
Manchester United are keen to sign Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella on loan.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, United and the Blues spoke on Saturday about Cucurella.
The West Londoners are open to letting the full-back leave on loan but only if the Red Devils pay a loan fee and cover the player's wages.
The Manchester giants need a new left-back after losing Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia to injury.
- By Kostas Lianos
Ten Hag's future
Manchester United will hand manager Erik ten Hag a new deal even if the club's takeover falls flat.
According to the Daily Star, United chiefs will offer Ten Hag an extension until 2025 before the end of the year, regardless of the club's ownership status.
The Red Devils feel that getting the Dutchman's future sorted makes sense on and off the pitch.
SunSport understands the takeover saga could be completed by October, with the unpopular Glazers to rake in £6billion from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani's purchase.
- By Kostas Lianos
Maguire sale still on?
West Ham have re-opened talks with Manchester United for Harry Maguire, writes SunSport's Alan Nixon.
However, the Hammers are well short of completing the deal as they are trying to find a way to pay a little more to help United pay off Maguire.
They previously agreed a £30million deal but the centre-back has two years left on his Old Trafford contract and is demanding a hefty pay-off.
The East Londoners agreed a four-year deal on £120,000 a week — which is a £70,000 weekly cut from his salary.
So the Red Devils offered the England international a £6m bonus but he wants more than that as, if he stayed and saw out his deal, he would command higher wages as a free transfer.
United want a sale to finance other signings and David Moyes' side hopes a compromise could be reached before Friday's transfer deadline day.
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