6pm Man Utd news: Red Devils close in on £32m Manolas, Pogba stays behind, and Mourinho’s Alderweireld move blocked
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MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly in the race for ex-Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco, who is enjoying a good year in China.
Read this plus the latest transfer news, views and gossip from Old Trafford.
COMING AT A KOST
RED DEVILS are ready to splash out £32million to pay Roma defender Kostas Manolas's release clause.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to shore up the United defence and believes the Greek star is the answer.
POG WALKER
The Frenchman is expected to head out later this week ahead of their Tottenham clash on Sunday.
NOT TOBY
The Portuguese boss wanted to bring in the talented centre-back - but the Red Devils chiefs doubted his ability to play in a defensive pairing.
ED OVER HEELS
MAN UNITED will face competition from Real Madrid for the signing of Porto defender Eder Militao.
The Brazilian is seen as one of the hottest prospects in Europe and is valued at £45million.
PHIL THE BURN
UNITED defender Phil Jones revealed a friction burn on his head following his hilarious faceplant during their FA Cup tie against Reading.
The England star is well known for his comedy actions during matches and his latest act left his face red from his contact with the Old Trafford pitch.
BAI BAI
AFTER their 2-0 victory over Reading in the FA Cup on a cold Saturday afternoon, Manchester United jetted off to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp.
But Paul Pogba, who did not feature for the Red Devils against the Royals after Jonjo Shelvey's horror challenge on Wednesday, was not pictured together with the squad.
BEN THERE DONE THAT
EX- UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly rejected a chance for a prompt comeback into the dugout at Benfica.
The Special One started his managerial career with the Portuguese giants in 2000.
START THE CAR
MANCHESTER UNITED are prepared to offer winger Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco a route back to Europe after a year in China.
The former Atletico Madrid star has enjoyed a good year at Dalian Yifang but now is reportedly keen on finding a way out.
SAN-CHAIRS
ALEXIS SANCHEZ had Manchester United fans in stitches as he tried to steal Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's seat at Old Trafford.
The cheeky Chilean was subbed off for Marcus Rashford in the 64th minute and had to be moved along by the Norwegian.
ROYAL WIN
MAN UNITED eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Reading.
Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku got the goals while Tahith Chong made his debut.
MOU, IS THAT YOU?
The Royals' boss Jose Manuel Gomes is a 'spitting image' of the former Red Devils manager.
WHAT'S THE MATA?
Ander Herrera, Juan Mata, Phil Jones and Andreas Pereira are among those with deals expiring in a few months - and could be sold this month to at least get some funds from them.
MY SOL BELONGS TO UTD
Two spells at Norwegians Molde and an awful nine months at Cardiff hardly put him ahead of Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane. But he hopes and believes he is the right fit for the permanent job at Old Trafford.
NEARLY VAN UNITED
While the Croatian was flattered by the offer from the Special One, he was convinced to stay at Inter Milan by incoming boss Luciano Spalletti.
VALENCIA INTER DEAL
MANCHESTER UNITED captain Antonio Valencia is a target for Inter Milan, according to reports.
Valencia's future at Old Trafford is under a cloud due to lack of game time this season.
OLE TURNS TABLE BUT NOW IT GETS HARDER
No other Prem side were unbeaten over the festive period as United wracked up four straight wins in the interim manager's first four games, netting 14 times.
LUK WHO'S BACK
Both forwards have only had substitute appearances since the Norwegian took over, following a series of fitness issues this season.
GUNNAR STAY
The Norwegian wants to keep hold of the youngster as he looks to hand him some first-team minutes.
PER SHAPED
The Brazilian is out of contract in the summer - and could return to Spain after spending last season at the Mestalla.
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TESTING TIMES
The Norwegian is hoping the general knowledge quizzes will boost team morale like it did under the Scottish manager.
DEVILS DELIGHT
The Belgian was a free agent in the summer until Spurs extended it until 2020 - but he can leave for £25m leaving the Red Devils 6/4 favourites to sign him