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Eric Dier revelation
05:30: Darren Anderton has revealed who stopped Eric
Dier joining Manchester United this summer.
Dier was one of Jose Mourinho's top targets to beef
up his midfield ahead of United's return to the
Champions League.
But he couldn't get a deal over the line and Mourinho
instead realigned his sights and splashed out
£40million on Nemanja Matic.
Anderton told sportingbet.com: "Eric could have quite
easily gone to United this year, but Levy made sure
that didn’t happen, but he'll want to play.
"He won't kick up a fuss, but if he can go and be a
regular in another team you couldn't blame him for
leaving – no matter how much he loves the club.
Carabao Cup draw
04:30: Away from transfer news, Manchester United
have been handed a home tie against Burton.
Carabao Cup draw
23:45: Away from transfer news, the Carabao Cup
third-round draw takes place tomorrow morning and
Express Sport is on hand to bring you up to date on all
you need to know.
Carabao Cup Draw: How can I watch it? When is the
draw? Why is it in China?
Giggs talks United squad
22:35: Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United have
plenty of squad depth and insists the Red Devils can’t
just rely on Romelu Lukaku.
“They look powerful with Nemanja Matic and Romelu
Lukaku, but what is pleasing to see is the creative
players doing well as well.
“Henrikh Mkhitaryan already has four assists and that
will do him the world of good, so hopefully he can get
back to his Dortmund form.
“There’s a lot of players contributing to goals which is
crucial to winning the league. Juan Mata scores year-
in-year-out, Anthony Martial chipping in and when
Marcus Rashford and Mkhitaryan join the party you’ve
got options. You can’t just rely on Lukaku.”
Ryan Giggs is pleased with Manchester United's squad
Young has more to offer
20:46: Ashley Young has promised to prove that he still
has a major role to play at Manchester United as he
continues to recover from a groin injury.
“As a player, you want to be back on the pitch and it
was good to get minutes under my belt,” he said.
“I’m feeling good, I’m feeling fit. I could’ve played
longer, but I was brought off.
“I’ve worked hard since I had the operation done 13
weeks ago, so I’m happy to be back out there.
“For us, it was a bit like a pre-season game. We’re
obviously trying to get the win, but we wanted to get
the fitness levels up too, and we’ll just take it from
here.”
“I’ve been training with the team for 10 days or so
now, so, whenever the manager calls on me, I’m ready
to go.”
De Gea to Real Madrid
20:15: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea
has reached an unwritten agreement with Real Madrid
chief Florentino Perez.
Spanish publication Diario Gol insist it is just a matter
of time before the 26-year-old fulfils his dream.
They say Perez had been keen to sign the Spain
international this summer but Zidane convinced him
the club did not need him with the Frenchman putting
his faith in Keylor Navas.
De Gea would also not consider joining the European
champions if he his not guaranteed to be Zidane’s first
choice.
But Diario Gol claim Navas will leave at the end of the
season and De Gea take up the reins between the
sticks.
Berba heads to India
17:56: Former Manchester United striker Dimitar
Berbatov has signed a one-year deal with Indian Super
League side Kerala Blasters.
Berbatov, 36, will join ex-United first-team coach Rene
Meulensteen in India after his appointment as Blasters
boss.
The club tweeted confirmation of Berbatov's signing
by saying: "Golden touch, turns like a dream & a
deadly finish. The Bulgarian Hitman is set to take ISL
by storm."
The former Bulgaria international adds to the growing
Manchester United connection at Kerala with former
Red Devils defender Wes Brown and ex-goalkeeper
Paul Rachubka at the Kochi-based franchise.
De Gea moves into hotel
15:09: David De Gea has moved into a Manchester city
centre hotel.
Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea has moved into
a hotel regularly visited by Manchester City stars.
Jose Mourinho's men favour the Lowry Hotel before
games, but De Gea has moved from his Cheshire
mansion into The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel.
United's cross-town rivals use the Radisson as their
base to set up new signings, with Gabriel Jesus, Leroy
Sane and Ilkay Gundogan all staying there in recent
times.
Griezmann deal next summer
14.00: Antoine Griezmann will consider moving to
Manchester United next summer, according to Guillem
Balague.
Griezmann opted to stay at Atletico this summer after
their transfer ban meant they wouldn’t be able to sign
a replacement.
But Balague thinks a deal could happen next summer.
“He is with a team which has played in Champions
League finals and also won the league recently - more
recently than Manchester United - so he is already at
one of the top teams in Europe.
"He is playing with the fans and he will continue to do
that with teasing messages but it is quite clear he will
consider a move to Old Trafford next summer. This
summer it's impossible but next summer, who knows?"
Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to sign Ryan
Sessegnon
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Di Maria to Barcelona
13.55: Former Manchester United winger Angel Di
Maria could be set for a move to Barcelona.
Following the departure of Neymar to PSG earlier this
month, Barcelona have been actively targeting
replacements for the Brazilian.
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho was among their top
targets but not even a bid of £118m has been enough
to convince the Reds to sell.
Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele has also been
linked with a move to the Nou Camp however the
Bundesliga side have blocked the French winger from
leaving and suspended him after he failed to turn up to
training.
But it now appears Barcelona have landed Di Maria
after striking an agreement with PSG.
Ibrahimovic's new role
13.15: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will reportedly accept playing
second fiddle to Romelu Lukaku on his return to
Manchester United.
The Daily Mail claim the Swede is happy to be behind
the Belgium international, despite being United’s star
man last term.
Lukaku has enjoyed a good start to life at Old Trafford,
scoring four goals from his first three games.
And he will be aiming to add to histally when the Red
Devils go up against Leicester on Saturday afternoon
(5.30pm).
Mourinho wants Sessegnon
11.30: Manchester United are reportedly keen on
Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon - but expect him to
join Tottenham.
ESPN claim Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of the
teenager and is willing to bid £25m for him.
However, Sessegnon is said to be keen to remain in
London and Spurs are the favourites for his signature.
United have enjoyed a healthy transfer relationship
with Fulham over the years, doing business over Louis
Saha, Edwin van der Sar and Dimitar Berbatov.
Lemar to Man Utd or Arsenal?
09:00: Manchester United and Arsenal have forced
Monaco to accept Thomas Lemar could be on the
move.
The Sun say the Premier League giants’ interest
means Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim has accpeted he
is going to lose the winger.
Barcelona have also been tipped to sign the 21-year-
old.
The news comes amid talk Monaco could lose Kylian
Mbappe AND Fabinho to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-
Germain.
Ezequiel Garay is reportedly a target for Manchester
United
Perisic deal dead and buried
07.00: Ivan Perisic is not joining Manchester United
this summer, accoridng to Italian football expert David
Amoyal.
Reports this week have suggested the 28-year-old is
set to put pen to paper on a new contract with Inter
Milan.
And Amoyal has insisted the Croatia international will
no longer be making the move to Old Trafford.
When asked about who United would be signing on
Twitter, he responded: "Don't know but won't be
Perisic."
Ezequiel Garay scouted
06.00: Manchester United scouts went to Valencia on
Friday to watch Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay,
according to reports in Spain.
Super Deporte claim the Red Devils had chief scout
Javier Ribalta in attendance for Valencia’s 1-0 La Liga
win over Las Palmas on Friday.
And Garay was reportedly of most interest to Jose
Mourinho's side.
However, United will face stiff competition for his
signature with Juventus, Benfica and Tottenham also
having scouts at the match.
Rose to Old Trafford?
05.00: Danny Rose will reportedly hold talks with
Tottenham this week about his future.
The Independent says Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will
make his position clear when he meets with Rose’s
agent today.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked
with the England full-back.
It is claimed Spurs would want at least £54million for
Rose - the same fee they received from Manchester
City for Kyle Walker.
Andres Gomes alert
04.00: Manchester United are reportedly keeping an
eye on Andre Gomes’ situation at Barcelona.
The midfielder has been on Jose Mourinho’s radar.
And according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello
Sport, Gomes wants out at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been linked with a move
for Nice star Jean Michael Seri.

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