Man United transfer news LIVE: Exit confirmed, Sancho exit, Ruben Neves cost revealed

Manchester United continue to be linked to a central midfielder as Michael Carrick got his spell as head coach off to an impressive start with a win over Manchester City

Two weeks remain of the transfer window in a January of change for Manchester United. Michael Carrick's tenure as head coach kicked off with a bang on Saturday.

United dominated local rivals Manchester City in a 2-0 win at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. There aren't many better ways to start a spell in charge of the club.

Will the former midfielder be handed new tools to tackle the rest of the season? That remains to be seen with only league matches to contend with until the end of May.

United continue to be linked to a new central midfielder as Kobbie Mainoo made his first Premier League start of the season.

Dortmund want Sancho

Borussia Dortmund are keen on signing Jadon Sancho in the summer, when his contract expires.

Sancho is currently on loan at Aston Villa and according to Fichjaes, Dortmund want to sign him this month on a pre-contract agreement.

Rashford Barcelona transfer

Marcus Rashford is set to start for Barcelona in their La Liga clash against Real Madrid.

Raphinha is out with a knock and the Man United loanee will have the chance to show Hansi Flick what he is made of. The game kicks off at 8pm.

Marcus Rashford has impressed in the first half of his loan spell at Barcelona (Image: Getty Images)

United target set for move

Former Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan could be searching for a new club just months after joining AC Milan from Brighton.

The Ecuador international signed a five-year contract as he completed a deal worth £17m. According to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, his performances have put his San Siro future in doubt.

Pervis Estupinan has not impressed at AC Milan (Image: Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Palmer to United?

Former United coach Rene Meulensteen reckons Cole Palmer could be en route to Old Trafford if United appoint Mauricio Pochettino this summer.

"Could Mauricio Pochettino convince Cole Palmer to come to Manchester United? Only if Chelsea would be willing to let him go," Meulensteen told Casinostugan

"Palmer is a fantastic player and I think he would suit Manchester United really well and the way they should be playing because he is a difference maker. That’s always what you want.

"You’d need to think about how he’s going to fit in because on that right-hand side, where Cole is playing to come into the pocket, obviously you can have Amad Diallo there too or Mbeumo. Bruno operates in the middle.

"Palmer was a boyhood United fan and it’s actually too strange for words that United never picked up on it and made sure that they sounded him out about his plans if he ever were to leave City. It’s very strange that it never happened, in my opinion."

No way back

Marcus Rashford has been told that he has no future at Manchester United, even though Ruben Amorim has departed.

Rashford was unable to impress Amorim and subsequently went out on loan to Aston Villa and then Barcelona. Things seem to be lining up for a permanent switch, but could a new boss play spoiler?

Danny Murphy doesn't think so.

"I don't think Michael Carrick, or whoever gets the job, will be able to influence the club to change their approach on Marcus Rashford," he told BOYLE Sports.

"I think he's had his chances and opportunities. Also, the fanbase has generally turned on him a little bit. "I think he's too far gone. Even if he doesn't get the Barcelona move, a move somewhere else will benefit him. He looks like he's playing with freedom.

I even saw him come off the bench against Real Madrid, and he looked so sharp, expressing himself and appearing like a different player. I think his days at United are over, regardless of who is in charge."

Scholes fires back

Nothing like a post derby feud...

Scholes has now told Martinez to get the kettle on.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mourinho soap opera

Former United boss Jose Mourinho has poured cold water on reports that he could return to Real Madrid.

Currently in charge of Benfica, the Portuguese had been linked with heading to the Bernabeu after Alonso's exit

Speaking over the weekend, he said: "Don't count on me for soap operas. There are good soap operas, but they're very long; you miss one or two episodes and then you lose track. Don't count on me, because I don't watch soap operas."

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Glasner stays

After some early Sunday drama, it appears Crystal Palace will not sack Oliver Glasner in the aftermath of his angry outburst.

The Palace boss plunged his future into huge doubt with some forthright opinions before and after this weekend's match against Sunderland.

Previous reports suggested that the Eagles were considering a change, but they will leave Glasner in charge until the end of the season, as per Sky Sports.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Managerial movement

Tottenham are eyeing Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Thomas Frank. Real Madrid and Alonso parted ways last week.

According to The Independent, the Tottenham board are debating whether they should have a new figure in charge against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Further meetings are planned.

Given Alonso's previous affiliations, probably not one for Old Trafford chiefs to be too concerned about.

Mateta latest

The prospect of a Manchester United move for Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta may have ended, and the French forward is now being eyed by Juventus, according to the Daily Mail.

Oliver Glasner confirmed in a revealing press conference on Friday that Mateta could be sold this month if the price is right. Mateta is said to be keen on playing in Italy, and Juve are looking for a new striker to replace Dusan Vlahovic.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta (Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)

Manager available?

Oliver Glasner was set to be available when United reassess their options in the summer anyway but Crystal Palace might part ways with their boss early.

Sky Sports reports the Eagles will make a decision on his future today after he claimed to be 'abandoned' by the board. Palace chief Steve Parish is said to be fuming.

Oliver Glasner could be in contention for the manager's job at Manchester United (Image: Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

Exit confirmed

The anticipated exit of Manchester United forward Sam Mather has been confirmed.

The 21-year-old joined Kayserispor on a permanent deal after featuring predominantly for United's academy sides, playing a part in the FA Youth Cup-winning squad in 2022.

Mather has previously enjoyed loan spells at Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers.

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Ex-United keeper sacked

Huddersfield have sacked manager Lee Grant. The League One side lost 3-1 to Burton Albion yesterday, with Grant dismissed having only been appointed in the summer when he signed a three-year contract.

“Entering this season with renewed optimism and hope having proactively reshaped our First Team throughout the summer, we were clear about not only our ambitions but how we wanted to achieve them, and the type of team on the pitch we wanted to enjoy alongside our supporters,” said Huddersfield owner Kevin Nagle.

“Sadly, on current form, none of those objectives are being met, and with just under half of the season remaining we feel no other option but to make a change to put the side back on track.

“I would like to thank Lee for his efforts and wish him nothing but the best for his future career. Our previously stated aims and desires for the season remain the same, and we will be making a change with those ambitions still firmly in mind.”

Lee Grant, head coach of Huddersfield Town (Image: Getty Images)

New normal

Michael Carrick isn't expecting the emotion of the Manchester derby in each one of the remaining games of the season but he hopes his side have set the tone for what they now must produce.

“That’s the challenge ultimately and I think it needs to be a version of normal. Listen, we’re not going to have games with the emotion and feeling and everything that today brought, I think we all understand that.

But there’s definitely levels of standards and expectations that we need to live up to from ourselves as much as anyone on the outside. I’m totally aware of that. Consistency is the key to any success and if you can find that, then you’re on to a winner, so that’s our challenge.

You’ve got to find a way of doing that. Big one next week [against Arsenal], obviously another tough one. But on the back of today, we’ve got a good foundation to build on.”

Sancho's next move

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Jadon Sancho for a third time this summer. Sancho, on loan at Aston Villa, could be available for free at the end of the season.

It is seen as a move that is too good to pass up, according to reports in Europe.

Jadon Sancho of Aston Villa holds off Piero Hincapie of Arsenal.

Defender eyed

Manchester United will face competition from Tottenham and Aston Villa in a move for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. The Frenchman is unlikely to be targeted until the summer, per Calciomercato.

Neves fee

Ruben Neves, 28, has been consistently linked to United during the winter window as his contract expires in the summer. Al-Hilal will demand a fee in the region of £20m, according to Football Insider.

Ruben Neves has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the January transfer window. (Image: Tim Clayton, Getty Images)