Man Utd news LIVE: Squad’s view on Casemiro emerges as January targets identified

Man Utd have reportedly targeted three potential left-back signings in January.

According to Give Me Sport, Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth, and Brest defender Bradley Locko are all being tracked by the club.

Stuart Attwell will be in charge when Man Utd go to Southampton on Saturday having been involved in some controversial club games in the last two years.

Last season, he officiated Utd’s 3-2 win over Nottinham Forest, with Forest writing to the PGMOL afterwards issue a complaint against the official.

Attwell was also in charge of VAR when Middlesbrough scored an controversial equaliser against the Red Devils in the FA Cup in 2022.

Man Utd icon Peter Schmeichel thinks the club will be boosted hugely when Rasmus Hojlund returns from injury.

The Dane is in contention to be involved against Southampton Saturday, and Schmeichel told Tipsbladet: “He is a fantastic talent. The possibilities that lie within him are at the highest level.

“Now Ruud van Nistelrooy came in and I spoke to him briefly. He says there is so much potential in this. If he can help him, it will be huge”

Anthony Martial’s move to Flamengo has reportedly broken down due to his contract demands.

The Frenchman left Manchester United at the end of last season when his contract expired, and he is still without a club.

Brazilian side Flamengo were claimed to be closing in on a deal for the 28-year-old as they looked to replace current striker Pedro.

According to Brazilian news outlet Meia Hora, those talks have now broken down though as Martial’s demands were ‘unworkable’.

The ex-Red Devils forward wanted a three-year deal with Flamengo on a salary that was beyond the reach of the club, prompting talks to break down.

Fenerbahce are not looking to sign Manchester United forward Antony, despite reports.

MEN report that the Turkish side have not looked into the possibility of signing the Brazil international, with Jose Mourinho showing ‘no interest’ in the forward.

Manchester United stars reportedly believe that Casemiro decline is due to the club’s own struggles’.

The Manchester Evening News report that dressing room sources say that the Brazil international ‘didn’t sign up’ for a second push for European football last season.

United were open to selling Casemiro over the summer but interest from abroad did not materialise, and it remains to be seen how frequently he will feature going forward following the arrival of Manuel Ugarte.

Ex-Scotland international Ally McCoist believes that United look ‘toothless’ without Rasmus Hojlund.

The Denmark international is currently sidelined with injury, with summer signing Joshua Zirkzee stepping up in his absence.

Talking to talkSPORT BET, McCoist said: “Rasmus Højlund coming back from injury is going to be massive for Manchester United “They look toothless going forwards at the moment.

“They play some nice football on occasion, but there’s no real cutting edge and they don’t have a proper goalscorer in the box to attack crosses and through balls. Even when they beat Fulham there appeared to be a lack of presence in the area.”

Manchester United are reportedly planning to release Victor Lindelof at the end of the season.

The defender was expected to be sold over the summer but injuries prevented concrete approaches from being made for the Sweden international.

According to the Manchester Evening News, United will try to offload Lindelof in January as they have no intention of extending his contract, which expires this summer.

If a deal cannot be reached, the Red Devils will allow the defender to walk away from Old Trafford as a free agent. Jonny Evans is also expected to hang up his boots next summer.

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is set to be a Manchester United target next summer.

That is according to the Manchester Evening News, who report that the England international has a £68million release clause in his contract which will become active in the summer.

Eze was heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent months but concrete approaches never arrived, though another stellar season would put him high on the shortlist of clubs around Europe.

United intend on targeting a winger, centre-back and a left-back next summer, though other priorities could emerge depending on how the campaign pans out.

Manchester United were among a host of clubs to register an interest in Tottenham star Cristian Romero over the summer, reports TyC Sports.

The Red Devils, along with Real Madrid and PSG, are said to have made contact with Spurs over a potential deal but were instantly knocked back.

Spurs were not willing to even quote a price for Romero as he is viewed as a key player for the club for next season, but an approach further down the line from suitors is not being ruled out.

Manchester United forward Antony is reportedly pushing for an exit from Old Trafford as soon as possible.

The Brazil international has been linked with a loan switch to Jose Mourinho-managed Fenerbahce as well as several Saudi sides.

According to The Sun, Antony is keen on a loan to find regular football and may even have played his last game for the club, though it is unclear as to whether United will facilitate his exit as they are unable to sign a direct replacement.

Manchester United have reportedly shortlisted three defensive targets for the January transfer window.

The Red Devils are keep to sign an alternative option to Luke Shaw and have made the acquisition of a left-back their priority in January.

According to GiveMeSport, Fulham star Antonee Robinson and Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez both feature on the transfer shortlist at Old Trafford.

Brest starlet Bradley Locko is also admired, with several top clubs monitoring his situation closely.

Manchester United have reportedly registered an interest in free agent Adrien Rabiot, but his wage demands are proving a sticking point in negotiations.

According to CalcioMercato, the France international is demanding a £8.4million salary per season, as well as a £12.6m signing-on bonus.

The higher powers at Old Trafford are said to be unlikely to match those immense figures, especially as his agent and mother Veronique will want commission for being involved in the deal.