Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Saul Niguez update, Pogba contract latest, Harry Kane move back on, Haaland EXCLUSIVE

TROPHY CABINET

Will the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane for a combined £110million+ help fire the Red Devils to silverware next season.

It's been four trophy-less years at Old Trafford but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Co. will be boosted by the arrival of two statement signings.

SQUAD NEWS

Here's the Manchester United squad for tonight's pre-season friendly against Brentford, according to the Manchester Evening Post.

Goalkeepers: Heaton, Kovar, Grant

Defenders: Dalot, Williams, Wan-Bissaka, Mengi, Tuanzebe, Fish

Midfielders: Mata, Pereira, Garner, Levitt, Hannibal, Galbraith, Van de Beek, Matic

Forwards: Greenwood, Pellistri, Lingard, James, Shoretire, Elanga, Hugill

SNAP HIM UP

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand "would love" Jack Grealish to join the Red Devils, but he doesn't think it will happen.

Speaking to the FIVE YouTube channel, he said: "I would love him to join Manchester United, obviously. But I just feel that the position that he plays is stacked.

"Bruno [Fernandes] in a ten, [Marcus] Rashford’s on the left, [Anthony] Martial is there, [Paul] Pogba is there. It kind of rules Manchester United out unless they say, “no, we’re going to shift a player or two to get him”. That’s the big decision they have to make.

"There aren’t many breathtaking footballers around anymore who produce breathtaking moments and make you go, 'wow that was crazy'. Jack Grealish does that. He’s just a phenomenal player.

"If he’s going to go anywhere, I think it will be Man City. He would add to that team."

LEFT-BACKUP

Manchester United are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon ace Nuno Mendes to replace the injured Alex Telles, KOSTAS LIANOS reports.

Telles sustained an ankle injury during pre-season training and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he will be sidelined until September.

That is a major blow for Solskjaer who is currently without a starting left-back as Luke Shaw is still resting after his exploits with England at Euro 2020.

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DEAL FOR DALOT

Negotiations between Manchester United and AC Milan for Diogo Dalot are moving very slowly, according to reports.

Sky Sports Italia are reporting that AC Milan are keen on a loan deal worth around £4million, while the Red Devils would prefer a permanent transfer to get the Portuguese international off their books for good.

Dalot spent last season on loan at San Siro and is keen on a return, but Tuttosport are reporting that a deal may not be done until the LAST day of the transfer window.

WONDERKID

Mancester United have signed promising midfielder Ethan Ennis from Liverpool, ETIENNE FERMIE reports.

The 16-year-old is highly-rated, and starred in the Reds' run to the FA Youth Cup final last season.

But he snubbed a new deal at Anfield, putting other top academies on alert.

And it is Man United that have won the race to sign him.

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REAL GOODBYE

Real Madrid last night released a statement following the news of Raphael Varane's transfer to Manchester United.

The statement on Los Blancos official website reads:

"Our club thanks the player for his professionalism and exemplary conduct throughout his ten seasons representing our colours."

The statement goes on to say:

"Real Madrid would like to express their gratitude to Raphaël Varane and his family and wish him the best of luck in this new stage of his career."

ANTHONY UPDATE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an update on Anthony Martial.

The 25-year-old injured his knee while on international duty for France in March which meant the forward missed out on a place in the French squad at Euro 2020.

Martial has been linked with a player-plus-cash swap deal with Borussia Dortmund for Erling Haaland but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Martial is back in Manchester:

He manutd.com: "Anthony Martial has also joined us, but he’s not joined the team training yet.

"He’s recovering from the knee injury and that looks good.

"The rest of them will drop in after their well-earned holidays because some of them needed them and they deserved them."

SAUL SEARCHING

Manchester United will not be pursuing a move for Saul Niguez, according to reports.

The Red Devils had been linked with the Atletico Madrid midfielder throughout the summer as the Spain international is being tipped with a move away from Madrid.

But Stretty News are reporting United will not take their interest any further.

The £73million arrival of Jadon Sancho and £42.7million signing of Raphael Varane mean United are unlikely to dip any further into the transfer market until funds have been freed up through player sales.

MATCHDAY

A reminder that the Red Devils are in pre-season action again this evening.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Co. take on Premier League new boys Brentford at Old Trafford later tonight with kick off coming at 8pm.

Bruno Fernandes could play some part in the game after returning to training following an extended break after Portugal's Euro 2020 campaign.

MARCHING ON

Red Devils Olympic representatives Eric Bailly and Amad Diallo are through to the next round of the Olympic football event.

Bailly and Diallo are both representing the Ivory Coast who progressed this morning after a 1-1 draw with Germany.

It follows a 0-0 draw with Brazil and 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia that see the United pair through to the quarter-finals.

"THEY NEED TO SIGN KIERAN TRIPPIER"

QPR striker Charlie Austin has called for Manchester United to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back.

Austin played for QPR in the 4-2 victory over Manchester United last week and the forward believes the Red Devils, who have been linked with a move for Kieran Trippier, need a right back.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Austin said: "Although Manchester United have signed [Raphael] Varane, their biggest problem is they need a right-back.

"Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not up to the [required] quality. We played them the other day, and I know it was only a pre-season, but they need to go all out for Kieran Trippier.

"That’s who they’re crying out for. Aaron Wan-Bissaka can’t defend!

"And his final ball is not what a centre-forward wants, it’s not what [Edinson] Cavani wants, it’s not what [Marcus] Rashford wants.

"They need to sign Kieran Trippier."

UNITED EXITS - WHO?

The speculation continues over who will be offloaded from United to help balance the finances from the Sancho and Varane deals.

We told you yesterday that Pogba, Lingard and Martial had all been reported as players who could move on.

Ole was given £100million to spend in this window and that figure could increase if he got rid of some of his squad.

Now Betfair have opened a market on the likeliest players to be shipped out.

• Paul Pogba - 7/4
• Jesse Lingard - 5/2
• Daniel James - 4/1
• Anthony Martial - 6/1
• Donny van de Beek - 10/1

SPEAKING OF BAILLY

Both he and Amad Diallo played their part as Cote d'Ivorie booked there place into the quarter finals of the Olympics.

They needed at least a draw against a stuttering German side to qualify with Brazil.

They took the lead through a Benjamin Henrichs OG, before conceding to German midfielder Lowen with 15 minutes to play.

But Bailly and Diallo, who was a second-half substitute, held out to book a place in the last eight.

SAY GOOD-BAILLY?

Defender Eric Bailly wants clarification over his future role at the club as they prepare to sign Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane.

Bailly, 27, signed a new contract back in April to keep him at Old Trafford until 2024.

But as Varane prepares to seal his move to England, the Ivory Coast international is worried about sliding down the pecking order in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.

And according to , he wants to have a discussion about how much first team football he can expect in the 2021-22 campaign.

If Varane arrives, Man Utd will have seven centre-backs to choose from for the new season.

WINNING THE JULE

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Sevilla and France defender Jules Kounde, according to reports.

The 22-year-old centre-back, who can also play on the right side of defence, has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham.

But it is European champions Chelsea who look to be closing in on a five-year deal for Kounde, as Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirms.

Speaking on Twitter, he said: "Jules Koundé has an agreement ready on personal terms with Chelsea.

"Contract until 2026 won’t be a problem to be signed - as Koundé is open to accept.

"Chelsea and Sevilla are in advanced talks to reach an agreement on payment/deal structure."

OR THIS?

Here is another potential line-up for United tonight?

Tuanzebe the centre of plenty of speculation, with Lingard being touted as one who could maybe be sold to recoup some of the large fees spent.

RIVAL SWOOP

United have signed promising midfielder Ethan Ennis from Liverpool.

The 16-year-old is highly-rated, and starred in the Reds' run to the FA Youth Cup final last season.

But he snubbed a new deal at Anfield, putting other top academies on alert.

And it is Man United that have won the race to sign him.

Ennis has been pictured at Old Trafford after crossing the M60 divide.

YOUTH-NITED

Here's how we think United could line-up in tonight's friendly.

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STAY NOW

Manchester United stars are trying to persuade Paul Pogba to stay — as Raphael Varane’s £34.2million Old Trafford deal was confirmed.

Marcus Rashford is one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s big guns urging the French World Cup winner, 28, to sign a new contract with the Red Devils.

A source said:

Rashford and several others have been doing everything to convince Pogba to stay.
They believe the team would lose a key man if he goes as he’s seen as a genuine world-class talent among the squad.
He’s also a leader in the dressing room — one of the players the younger ones look up to when the team is struggling.

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PRE-SEASON CONTINUES

United host Brentford tonight as pre-season takes another step forward.

The Euros and Copa America stars aren't yet back in contention.

All you need to know ahead of today's game - HERE.

GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS

Real Madrid have thanked Raphael Varane for ten seasons of “exemplary behaviour” after agreeing to sell the France centre-back to Manchester United.

The clubs last night confirmed a deal has been struck and that the 28-year-old has accepted personal terms.

Wayne Rooney’s Derby County job is on a knife-edge after those leaked pictures over the weekend.

A source said: “How can he lead a group of young men when he cannot appear to control himself in public during a night out? This type of behaviour hurts the club’s reputation.”

HOW VARANE SIGNING ADDS UP

Manchester United fans, here are some Raphael Varane stats from last season to get you excited about your latest summer signing.

HIGH ROON FOR WAYNE'S DERBY FUTURE

EXCLUSIVE: Wayne Rooney’s £4.5million Derby County job was on a knife edge last night over leaked pictures of him passed out in a hotel.

The club is furious after images of the sozzled England legend, 35, and semi-naked girls went viral.

A source said: “It’s 50-50. As manager he must lead by example.”

Wife Coleen, also 35, is standing by him.

Pictures went viral showing the former England star, 35, passed out and surrounded by semi-naked girls in a hotel room.

A source said: “How can he lead a group of young men when he cannot appear to control himself in public during a night out? This type of behaviour hurts the club’s reputation.”

Rooney returned to pre-season training on Monday and was seen putting players through their paces.

ROONEY PHOTO GIRL 'DUMPED'

EXCLUSIVE: One of the girls who took prank pictures as Wayne Rooney dozed off was "dumped" by her fiance in the wake of the viral snaps, it was claimed last night.

Trainee accountant Elise Melvin, 21, posed next to the England legend, 35, after he fell asleep on a chair inside a budget hotel room.

Pals Brooke Morgan and model Tayler Ryan, both 21, also took pictures with the retired Manchester United captain on Sunday morning.

But friends said Elise's husband-to-be, Stuart Rodger, 26, was so upset he called off their engagement hours later.

One said: "Stuart ended it because it was all over the internet. It's not nice."

The mechanical engineer declined to comment at the couple's home in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.