United still want Louis Page
United had a bid rejected by Leicester City for Louis Page last week. The club are expected to go back in (5). Transfer expert Ben Jacobs was blunt: "Is Page still a target for Man Utd? Yes!" (1). Arsenal are also in the race for the midfielder (5).
Baleba: Brighton want a £70m package
United have launched a £60m bid for Carlos Baleba, but it is not enough. Brighton would part with the midfielder at a £70m package, and if United get there the deal gets done (3) (4). Brighton chief Paul Barber has now spoken publicly about the situation as the window nears its end (3). United are also targeting another midfielder beyond Baleba (5).
Lewis-Skelly: Arteta shuts the door
Mikel Arteta has ended any hope of signing Myles Lewis-Skelly. Asked if the left-back would stay beyond the window, Arteta answered: "100 per cent" (2). United had been linked with the Arsenal defender as a left-back target.
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Rashford is ready for the Hull opener
Michael Carrick says Marcus Rashford looks "sharp, strong and ready to play" ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener against Hull City (6). Rashford is in line to feature at the weekend as he returns to the United squad (12).
Tapsoba emerges as a defensive target
United are leading the race for Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba, with Tottenham and Newcastle also interested (7). Backline concerns keep United in the market for defensive additions heading into the season (7).
Balde contact from Barcelona
United have contacted the entourage of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde over a possible move (11). Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu currently hold down the left-back spot at United (11).
Carrick believes in the title
Carrick will not rule out a title challenge. "Would never say that we couldn't do it," he said of United's chances (8). The message is clear: the potential is there, the belief has to follow (8).
Next up
United travel to Hull City on Saturday, August 22 at 13:30 CEST for the Premier League opener. Ipswich Town visit Old Trafford on Sunday, August 30.
