Man Utd Transfer News LIVE updates: Mourinho discusses Bale, Perisic and Ibrahimovic deals

MANCHESTER UNITED are aiming to complete more deals as the transfer window reaches its latter stages. Express Sport brings you updates from Old Trafford as they come in.

Manchester United target Fabinho displays impressive skills

MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES: MOURINHO WANTS FABINHO SIGNED, BALE TELLS MODRIC HE WANTS TO JOIN

Monday 7 August

Ibrahimovic closer to Man Utd

20:31: Jose Mourinho says Zlatan Ibrahimovic is closer to re-joining Manchester United than AC Milan.

United let injured Ibrahimovic go at the end of the season but could re-sign him then he is fit again in January.

"Maybe he’ll stay with us,” Mourinho told Sport Mediaset when asked about Milan’s interest in Ibrahimovic.

“He has no contract but he is closer to Manchester.”

Mourinho on Perisic

19:52: Manchester United will not sign Ivan Perisic this summer.

United refused to meet Inter Milan’s £48m valuation after Perisic and had two lower offers rejected.

Asked about why United had failed to capture the winger, Jose Mourinho shrugged and told reporters: “That’s football.

“If I was playing against Inter tomorrow I’d want to win.

“They’re strong, they put up a good defence to keep someone who’s an important player for them. That’s football.”

Bale transfer odds

19:30: Gareth Bale’s odds on moving to Manchester United gave plummeted.

This morning Bale was 4/1 with bookmakers Betstars to join United the summer0.

But the Real Madrid forward is not 9/4 to move to Old Trafford after Jose Mourinho’s admission that he would be keen to sign him (16:48).

Bale won't join Man Utd this summer - Giggs

18:30: Ryan Giggs has backed Real Madrid star Gareth Bale to join Manchester United one day, but doubts it will happen this summer.

"I don't think it will happen in this transfer window but you can see it happening one day," he said.

"If Bale ever comes back to England there are very few clubs who would be able to afford him or he would want to play for.

"After Real Madrid only a couple of clubs can really compete for prestige or history.

"That's why the speculation happens every year but I maintain what I've always said, I think he's happy at Madrid."

Bale would win title

17.42: Gareth Bale would win Manchester United the Premier League title if he was to join from Real Madrid this summer, according to pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp.

Manager Jose Mourinho confirmed today he would try and sign him if he was not part of the Real squad for the Super Cup tomorrow against his United side.

Redknapp does not think Bale will move in this window but reckons it would be a wonderful piece of business.

"I don't (think it will happen) but if it did, I think you should just give United the trophy now," Redknapp said on Sky Sports News.

"It won't be to do with anyone else because Gareth Bale would rip the Premier League apart if he came here."

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Manchester United have given up their pursuit of Ivan Perisic

Mourinho wants Bale

16:48: Manchester United WILL bid for Gareth Bale if Real Madrid decide to sell him.

Express Sport understands Manchester United are interested in Bale, as are Chelsea.

And Jose Mourinho has confirmed ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Super Cup clash with Real that he will consider a move if Bale isn’t in the side.

“If he's playing tomorrow then I wouldn't think of that [signing Bale],” Mourinho said.

“If he's playing tomorrow it's because he's in the club's plans. He has that ambition to continue in Madrid.  

“I haven't even thought about the possibility. If he's not in the club plans - that what you are writing is true - with the arrival of another player, then we'll try to wait for him on the other side and fight with other coaches. 

“If he plays tomorrow it's probably confirmation they'll count on him next season.”

Ronaldo in Real squad

13:10: Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Real Madrid's squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash with Manchester United.

The 32-year-old forward was given an extended break following his part in Portugal's Confederations Cup campaign, before appearing at a Spanish court to answer charges relating to his tax returns.

Ronaldo has denied he evaded tax or hid details of his income from the authorities - charges that led the world's best player to seriously consider a move away from the Bernabeu earlier in the summer.

However, the Portuguese appears set to stay put and, despite only just returning to training, has been included in the 24-man squad taking on former club United in Macedonia.

Aurier wants United switch

12:35: Manchester United could still sign Paris St-Germain full-back Serge Aurier.

The Red Devils, along with Premier League rivals Chelsea, have both been linked with the 24-year-old, who's been banned from entering the UK.

French newspaper L'Equipe says Aurier would rather join Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

And a breakthrough could happen in the next 24 hours with Aurier set to learn if his appeal against the ban has been successful today.

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Manchester United Transfer News: Serge Aurier would like to join Manchester United

United predicted XI...

11:45: Manchester United  are preparing for their UEFA Super Cup clash with Real Madrid.

The Red Devils will battle against Real Madrid for the UEFA Super Cup - but Jose Mourinho is without some key players for the big game.

Juan Mata and Ander Herrera are both uncertain after recently recovering from pre-season injuries while Eric Bailly and Phil Jones are out through suspension.

Dendoncker wants a new challenge

10:50: Manchester United target Leander Dendoncker wants a new challenge according to his agent.

The midfielder is keen to quit Anderlecht this summer and is ready to move to Old Trafford.

United were thought to have given up on signing him this summer after getting the deal for Nemanja Matic over the line.

But Jose Mourinho may be persuaded to go in again after these latest comments.

“Anderlecht want to keep him but the kid wants a new challenge,” his agent Christophe Henrotay said.

“We’ll see if we can find an agreement with the club, but that seems difficult.”

Done Deal: Leeds sign Cameron Borthwick-Jackson

10:10: Leeds have completed the signing of Manchester United youngster Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.

The highly-rated defender arrives on a season-long loan, and could make his competitive debut in Leeds' Carabao Cup first-round tie with Port Vale on Wednesday.

He becomes the clubs eleventh signing of the summer, and will wear the number three shirt.

Ziyech on Liverpool radar

09:25: Liverpool are poised to raid Ajax for playmaker Hakim Ziyech.

Moroccan website Les Lions de L’Atlas claim Liverpool representatives will travel to Holland to initiate talks.

Ziyech, 24, netted 12 goals and provided a staggering 20 assists in all competitions last season.

The attacking midfielder, who's been compared to Iniesta, has also been scouted by Manchester United.

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Manchester United Transfer News: Romelu Lukaku has praised Jose Mourinho

Perisic staying put

08:30: TMW journalist Niccolo Ceccarini doubts Manchester United and Chelsea will sign Ivan Perisic or Antonio Candreva.

The Premier League heavyweights have been linked with the attacking duo but Inter have proved stubborn in negotiations.

On Twitter, an Inter fan asked him: "Will Perisic stay at Inter? And [Antonio] Candreva?"

And Ceccarini replied: "You have proposed a [contract] renewal to Perisic and Candreva won’t move."

Trust Mou - Lukaku

07:30: Romelu Lukaku has reassured fans that Jose Mourinho is doing everything to take Manchester United back to the top.

"The club is in a rebuilding process and the manager is doing the right things to take the club back to where it belongs," said Lukaku.

"That's the exciting part. He's a manager to help us win trophies.

"The club is there to help me, but I'm a team player and I want to win trophies. That's the most important thing – trophies before everything.

"So if I can help my team-mates to do that, I'll be delighted. I just want to improve constantly. I don't want to have time to be complacent."

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi could break my record, says Wayne Rooney

05:40: Wayne Rooney says he fears for his Manchester United goalscoring record...if the club sign someone like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

“You never know, if they get someone like Messi or Ronaldo the record might get broken!” he said. 

"But I think that in football now, players don’t really tend to stay at clubs for that long. The only way I can see it being ­broken is if someone stays for the same period of time that I did.

“It’s a great legacy to have left behind at United. I have got some great memories of a successful time for the club. It was great for me.

“I loved it there, loved working with the players, but it was the right time for me to move on and I feel I’ve certainly made the right decision.”

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Gareth Bale has told Luka Modric he wants to swap Real Madrid for Manchester United

Gareth Bale tells Luka Modric he wants Manchester United move

05:00: Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has told Luka Modric he wants to sign for Manchester United.

That's according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, who say the Wales star is resigned to the fact his Bernabeu career is coming to a close.

Express Sport understands Chelsea have emerged as serious contenders to sign Bale.

But the player himself wants a move to United, and has told Modric of his wish to join Jose Mourinho's side.

Jose Mourinho orders Fabinho signing

04:35: Jose Mourinho has reportedly ordered Manchester United chiefs to sign Monaco man Fabinho.

The Red Devils are keen to land the Brazilian after failing to lure Serge Aurier away from Paris Saint-Germain.

And Mourinho wants a deal done for £40.3million.

Monaco have so far managed to retain the 23-year-old but could lose ANOTHER star name should United meet their asking price.

Romelu Lukaku tipped to shine by Michael Owen

04:15: Before we get to the good stuff, a quick word from Michael Owen.

The former Manchester United star thinks new boy Romelu Lukaku could have an exciting season. 

"He is quick and powerful and will undoubtedly cause problems for defenders," he told the Premier League's official site.

"He is a proven Premier League goalscorer and I am interested to see how Man Utd set up to get the best out of him."

Welcome to Express Sport's Manchester United blog

04:00: Good morning and welcome to Express Sport's LIVE Manchester United transfer blog.

Jose Mourinho supposedly has instructed Ed Woodward to land Monaco utility man Fabinho.

And reports in Spain claim Gareth Bale has told Luka Modric via WhatsApp he is keen to make the move to Old Trafford.

So stay tuned for all the latest updates as they come in.

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