Man United transfer news LIVE: Micky van de Ven move, Tchouameni boost, Rashford update

United have reportedly stressed to Bruno Fernandes that they do not want him to leave under any circumstances.

The Sun report that the Reds were spurred into action after Fernandes told Portuguese broadcasters Canal 11 in December that he was “hurt” by the club’s willingness to cash in on him last summer. Fernandes was reportedly told by United that the club want him to be at the centre of a successful United side.

Tottenham centre-back Micky Van de Ven is reportedly being considered by United. The Athletic claim the 25-year-old is expected to attract interest whatever division Spurs end up in and his departure is potentially on the cards.

The defender has a contract at Tottenham until 2029, with Liverpool also said to have been interested in the past.

Carlos Baleba is reportedly in a lower category of midfielders on United’s list of targets. The Athletic claim that they would only be willing to pay a suitable price in that regard.

The Cameroon international was previously valued at £100m. However, after a difficult season for him, United are believed to feel a fee in the £50m region makes more sense.

Paul Pogba has admitted Jose Mourinho was 'p***** off' with him at United.

Speaking on Rio Ferdinand's podcast, he said: "You don't want to be mean, I don't have any problem with any coaches I always respect, always respect. They tell me what to do. They are the boss. That's the truth. They are the boss. They decide if you play or not.

"We were very cool at the start, sending messages and stuff like that. He's a really funny man. He's a funny guy. He's really special, to be honest. And after a time, I think the injuries created that [a breakdown in relations].

"When always the media ask him questions about me, maybe makes him a bit like, "OK is he done?" And this is the problem also with me, like a lot of people they love to ask about me. Always Paul, Paul, Paul, and that probably p***ed him off."

In many ways, it's a shame Manchester United didn't see more of Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro playing alongside each other in midfield. Since January, the boy from Stockport and the experienced Brazilian have formed a complementary partnership, one that has been hiding in plain sight at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick and his coaching staff deserve credit for setting up the team in a way that has allowed the pair to thrive, helping each other along and getting protection from elsewhere as well. They have started 11 of Carrick's 12 games in charge and have been the bedrock of a successful run.

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United loanee Marcus Rashford is reportedly open to returning to Old Trafford this summer as doubts over a permanent move to Barcelona continue. BBC Sport report that the Reds academy graduate and another loanee, Andre Onana, could return if needed.

However, it is said that United do not want to address the issue publicly as they still have work to do to seal a return to the Champions League.

Football journalist Julian Laurens has questioned why United and other English clubs did not make a stronger attempt to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before he joined Paris Saint-Germain.

Speaking on The Sports Agents podcast, he said: “How come Kvaratskhelia never came to the Premier League instead of PSG is beyond us, really. I can't believe there is not one of the top English clubs who looked at him

"Manchester United, I mean, right now, I know [Matheus] Cunha plays there and he's a good player, but put Kvaratskhelia at Old Trafford and he becomes your new hero automatically.”

Former Arsenal star and 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit believes Marcus Rashford would be a good signing for the Gunners.

Speaking via Andy's Bet Club, he said: "I would love to see Marcus Rashford at Arsenal, I think he'd have a big impact. What he has done at Barcelona, after he struggled for two or three seasons, has impressed me.

"The Rashford we know wasn't there for a while and everyone was criticising him, at Barcelona he has recovered his qualities.

"I was quite surprised that he didn't start in the Champions League second-leg against Atletico, although Raphinha has been very good for Barcelona, too.

"Robert Lewandowski, I was quite surprised that he was sitting on the bench for the two games. But coming back to Rashford, that could be something very good for Arsenal. He has something to prove coming back to England and they need wingers."

The Manchester Evening News understands that Rodri and Enzo Fernandez are among the big names Real Madrid may need to land before parting ways with Tchouameni.

Argentina international Fernandez may be available in the summer, particularly if Chelsea miss out on Champions League football. Meanwhile, Manchester City's Rodri is about to enter the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and could be the subject of a knock-down bid.

United have received a boost in their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni. Reports in BBC Sport claim that the loss of Casemiro and Jadon Sancho should make it easier for them to cover his wages if they can reach a transfer agreement with Real Madrid.

That means any issues over wage budget are unlikely to hinge on whether or not Barcelona take up their option on Marcus Rashford at the end of his loan spell.

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