Manchester United transfer news LIVE: Casemiro eyed by Saudi club, McTominay new contract talks, Brobbey blow, Wan-Bissaka to stay

Pellistri wanted

Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is attracting interest from six different clubs, according to Mail Online.

Pellistri was set to join Granada in Spain, however, that move stalled last minute and is now in doubt.

PSV and Roma are among the teams eyeing a possible move for the Uruguayan youngster.

More on Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window.

However, talkSPORT understands that Manchester United don't plan to let him leave this month.

You can read the latest on Wan-Bissaka below...

Osimhen on future

Napoli's Victor Osimhen has given a hint on his future amid interest from Premier League clubs.

The Nigerian is a target for Chelsea while Manchester United and Arsenal have also both been linked.

Speaking to CBS, Osimhen said: “I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season.

“I already made up my mind. I already have my plan, I know what I want to do, the next step I want to take.

“I think 60% of the people mention the rumours about me linked with the Premier League.

"Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.

"I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I've already made."

McTominay latest

Manchester United are reportedly looking to secure Scott McTominay’s future with a new longer-term contract.

The Sun claim United want to speak to McTominay about activating a clause in his deal to extend it by a further year.

However, it is said there are no assurances that McTominay will agree to an extension as he looks to keep his options open.

The 27-year-old has been linked with Bayern Munich and West Ham recently.

Gore loan

Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore is set to join Port Vale on loan.

The 19-year-old is ready to move away from United for the time and link up with the League One club.

Fabrizio Romano has said the deal will be completed this week.

United’s stance on Wan-Bissaka

Manchester United do not plan to allow Aaron Wan-Bissaka to leave this month, talkSPORT understands.

Crystal Palace remain keen to re-sign Wan-Bissaka, who is also on the radar of Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr.

United have already triggered a year's option in the right-back's deal meaning Wan-Bissaka is contracted to them until the summer of 2025.

Martial staying put

Anthony Martial's agent, Philippe Lamboley, has played down speculation over the forward’s future.

The Frenchman's current deal with Manchester United will expire at the end of the season.

Lamboley said: “Anthony will not leave Man United and will stay until his contract ends in June.

“What is said about him is completely false. He was not excluded from the group and he has no problem with the coach.”

'He's not for sale'

Ajax manager John van't Schip has dismissed rumours linking Brian Brobbey with a move to Manchester United, saying only ‘insane amounts of money’ would persuade the club to sell.

"As far as I'm concerned, he's not for sale," Van't Schip said.

"So yes, I hang that around his neck. It wouldn't be useful if he left now. But who am I to say that?

"We try to keep the group as strong as possible. Then Brobbey is a very important player in that."

Brobbey also played down any speculation this week, saying: “I’ll just stay in Amsterdam. I think Erik has something else on his mind now. And I also have a different telephone number.”

Stars offered to Saudi

Manchester United are reported to have offered both Antony and Jadon Sancho to Saudi clubs.

The Standard claim that United are aiming to recoup up to £50million for each player with the club open to selling.

The Red Devils spent £155million on the two stars but they are only expecting to make £100million from their sales.

Al-Ettifaq are rumoured to want Sancho while Antony is said to have been deemed surplus to requirements and he is attracting interest.

Wan-Bissaka swap deal rejected

Manchester United have rejected a swap deal for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Inter Milan, according to The Sun.

Inter are said to have offered Denzel Dumfries for Wan-Bissaka but the Red Devils have turned it down.

United's right-back has had his contract at Old Trafford extended until 2025 and he is set to stay at the club.

Dumfries on the other hand is in a contract stand-off with the Italian side and they are looking to sell to comply with FFP rules.

Hands off!

Barcelona sporting director Deco has told clubs interested in signing Ronaldo Araujo that he will be staying in Spain.

Araujo has been linked to Manchester United and Bayern Munich this month, however, it seems he won't going anywhere.

Deco said: "He is one of Barça's key players of the present and future.

"We are not considering selling him, we want him to be happy and this is shown on a day-to-day basis.

"There is nothing to talk about. The important thing is that he is here with hunger and heart."

Choupo-Moting talks

Manchester United have been in contact with Bayern Munich over a loan move for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, according to reports.

The two clubs are said to have been negotiating a six-month loan deal with the German side not expecting a big fee for the temporary switch.

Erik ten Hag is looking to bring in an experienced frontman and Choupo-Moting could provide a solution.

United have a good relationship with Bayern after loaning Marcel Sabitzer in January last year.

A statement of intent

Henry Winter has given his thoughts on Manchester United appointing Omar Berrada as their new CEO.

Winter said on talkSPORT: "This is very much two fingers up to the Glazers. This is very much an INEOS appointment.

"Berrada is an interesting mix and he's got a sales background. He's gone from Barcelona to Manchester City and he's very highly regarded on the football side.

"He was one of the people who drove the Haaland deal through at City and what an inspired signing he's been.

"He's an elite signing. This is a Manchester United statement of intent, they are going after the best."

Souness on Pogba feud

Graeme Souness has opened up on his feud with former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Souness has often criticised the France World Cup winner and told talkSPORT's Simon & Souness show all about it.

"He had the equipment to be the best midfielder in the world," Souness said.

"I saw a young man that was going through emotions a lot of the time, and that frustrated me.

"With that physique and that technical ability, he just did not have the right attitude to make him a superstar.

"The worst thing that happened to him was winning a World Cup, because he could turn and say, 'I am a World Cup winner'.

"I think at that point, it was him going backwards."

Hard start for Hannibal

Hannibal Mejbri made a poor start to life at Sevilla as he was handed his debut last night against Girona.

The midfielder joined on loan from Manchester United earlier this month and appeared in Spain for the first time.

But within two minutes, Mejbri was booked...

His new side then went on to lose 5-1 to keep them well-involved in the relegation battle in La Liga.

Gore on the move

Dan Gore is set to leave Manchester United on loan this week, according to Manchester Evening News.

The 19-year-old has been attracting interest from multiple League One clubs but Port Vale have won the race.

Gore, who made his first-team debut in September, will join the third-tier side in the coming days.

By leaving Man United for the remainder of the season, the midfielder will gain valuable regular game time.

Brobbey blow

Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Brian Brobbey from Ajax this month.

The Dutch striker has admitted that he will be staying in Amsterdam amid interest from his former manager Erik ten Hag.

Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Brobbey said: "I'll just stay in Amsterdam.

"I think Erik has something else on his mind now. And I also have a different telephone number."

Beale admits Diallo wish

Sunderland boss Michael Beale has admitted that he has been in touch with Manchester United over a deal for Amad Diallo.

However, the Red Devils are not keen on letting the winger go.

Beale said: “We’ve made it really clear to them that we would be in there but Man United really value him as well.

"He could have an interesting second half of the season in-house but if he was to go out on loan, I can assure you, they are well aware we would want him to come back here.

"Putting finances aside – because that’s the big thing isn't it – I know he loved his time here, the fans loved him and he was well-loved in the changing room.

"When I came here, it was something that if it could happen, it would happen but I think Man United realise they have a very good football player on their hands.”

It's Ligt

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their rumoured interest in Matthijs de Ligt.

Both the Red Devils and Arsenal have been linked with the Dutch defender.

Sky in Germany, per the Evening Standard, reports that De Ligt could be open to leaving Bayern Munich in the summer.

Martial to stay at United

Anthony Martial will not leave Manchester United this month, according to his agent Phillippe Lamboley.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from the club after being told to train alone due to fitness concerns.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Lamboley rubbished claims that Martial has been exiled and confirmed his client's future plans.

He said: “Anthony will not leave Man United and will stay until his contract ends in June.

“What is said about him is completely false. He was not excluded from the group and he has no problem with the coach”

Ronaldo on second United spell

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out about his failed second spell at Manchester United.

The footballing icon has defended his poor time back at Old Trafford and hinted that the experience helped him become more successful elsewhere.

Speaking to Record, he said: "If you go back and see what happened at Manchester United and the national team, people actually considered me lost.

"But the truth is that I focused and had a great period of preparation for the new season with Al Nassr, me and the technical staff led by Castro.

"I think they were important in motivating me to have a great season, and it's clear that I was surprised in that aspect, but it didn't surprise me in winning.

"I know that I still have a lot of possibilities to offer, and I know that I can provide a lot of goals for Al Nassr and the national team, so it was incredible on a personal level."

New CEO appointed

Man United have appointed Omar Berrada as the club's new Chief Executive Officer after he resigned from his role at Man City.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group played the lead role United's appointment of Berrada as chief executive, talkSPORT understands.

Confirming the news, the club said: "Manchester United is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new CEO.

"The Club is determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything we do. Omar’s appointment represents the first step on this journey.

"As one of the most experienced football executives at the top of European football, Omar brings a wealth of football and commercial expertise, with a proven record of successful leadership and a passion to help lead change across the Club. He is currently serving as Chief Football Operations Officer for City Football Group overseeing 11 clubs across five continents and, prior to this, held senior roles at Barcelona.

"It is our stated ambition to re-establish Manchester United as a title-winning club. We are pleased that Omar will be joining us to help achieve that goal, so that, once again, United fans can see, in the words of Sir Matt Busby, the red flag flying high at the summit of English, European and world football.

"Omar’s start date will be confirmed in due course; in the meantime, Patrick Stewart will continue as interim CEO."

Shock swoop

Manchester United are set to pull off a shock swoop by poaching Manchester City for club chief Omar Berrada.

New Red Devils investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been keen on looking for a new CEO after Richard Arnold departed Old Trafford in November.

And according to The Athletic, Berrada is set to link up with United to assume the vacant position.

Berrada has been a key figure behind the scenes at the Etihad, and it is believed he will begin work at United in the summer.

It has been said that he will take executive leadership roles in both the football and business side, while also having a seat on the board of directors.

In a statement to The Athletic, Pep Guardiola's side confirmed that Berrada has left his role at the club.

They said: "Manchester City can confirm that Omar Berrada has resigned from his role as Chief Football Operations Officer at City Football Group.

"The club understands his decision to look for a new challenge and he leaves with our thanks and best wishes."

San storm

Jadon Sancho was seen pleading with Borussia Dortmund striker Niklas Fullkrug over a penalty on Saturday.

The winger was making his second appearance for the German side since joining on loan from Manchester United earlier this month.

While he's grabbed two assists in two games so far, Sancho was keen to get the first goal of his second spell with the club when Dortmund were awarded a second-half penalty against Koln.

It was fine play from Sancho to win the penalty, jinking past defenders before winning the spot-kick.

Fullkrug picked up the ball, only for Sancho to plead with striker to let him take the kick, reportedly saying: "Gimme the ball!"

But as many ruthless strikers would do, Fullkrug held firm and denied Sancho's request, before justifying his decision by converting from the spot.

Sancho watch

Jadon Sancho has won a penalty for Borussia Dortmund on his first start since returning to the German side on loan.

On his second debut last week, the Red Devils loanee chipped in with an assist after finding Marco Reus.

And he has now played a key role in Dortmund's second goal away at Cologne in the Bundesliga.

After jinxing his way into the box, he was hauled down, with Niclas Fullkrug converting the spot-kick.