Bruno nets a hat-trick in the 5–2 win over Ipswich
Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 5–2 on Sunday, and Bruno Fernandes ran the show. A hat-trick plus an assist (1). Gary Neville does not hold back on what he means to this side: "Without him, United would have a real problem. But they've got him" (1).
Zirkzee stays after Everton's late bid is rejected
Joshua Zirkzee is still a United player. Everton's deadline-day offer, around £10m covering a loan fee plus his wages, arrived too late and was turned down (4) (11) (13). United told the striker's camp he was staying put (4).
Ait-Nouri deal collapses over the buy clause
United walked away from Rayan Ait-Nouri. A late loan for the Manchester City left-back would have forced a permanent purchase, and United refused to commit to that (8) (9). The deal was floated to United by a third party a few days earlier.
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Sancho lands at Palmeiras
Jadon Sancho finally has a club. The winger, released by United this summer, is set to sign a two-year deal with Palmeiras in Brazil (7). United signed him from Dortmund five years ago for £73m (7).
Everton away on Sunday
You go to Goodison Park on Sunday, September 6, with three points from two games. Then it is Sabah FK at home in the Champions League on Thursday, September 10, and Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are split on the Zirkzee news, with many agreeing the Everton offer, combining a loan fee and wage cover for £10m, was never going to be enough. The late timing is the sticking point for most, United had no incentive to let a forward go with hours left in the window. Some are relieved, others wonder if rejecting it outright leaves them short of options up front. Read the thread here
