Manchester United are just over 24 hours away from welcoming Liverpool to Old Trafford as two of football’s most historic rivals lock horns in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Red Devils, currently placed at the top of the Premier League table, are one of the most in-form teams in Europe and are unbeaten in their last 13 league games.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men would hope to keep their FA Cup hopes alive with a win against Jurgen Klopp’s men, who are one of the best sides in the world despite their challenging run of results.
Ahead of their clash, here is a look at some of the latest Manchester United transfer news.
Manchester United face competition for Romain Faivre
Manchester United are set to face stiff competition for the signing of Romain Faivre from Borussia Monchengladbach, as per reports. The Frenchman, who is also being pursued by French champions Paris Saint-Germain, has been one o the most exciting young talents in Ligue 1 this year and could be on the move come summer.
While the Red Devils have been tipped to be a potential destination for Faivre, it has been claimed that Gladbach are now firmly in the race to sign him and could succeed in their attempts to do so. Marco Rose’s men have already competed the signing of fellow Frenchman Manu Kone and could seal the signature of the 22-year-old former AS Monaco man as well.
Paul Pogba contract talks set to be postponed
Blow in pursuit of Bayern Munich wonderkid Jamal Musiala
Manchester United have been handed a blow in their chase for Bayern Munich ace Jamal Musiala as the Germans are amidst negotiations to extend his current contract, as per reports. The Englishman, who spent eight years at Chelsea’s famed academy before moving to Bayern back in 2019, has garnered interest from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United after a string of impressive performances since his breakthrough.
With his contract set to expire in 2022, Bayern Munich are keen to extend his stay in Bavaria. Speaking on the Manchester United target’s future at the club, coach Hansi Flick said;
“Jamal [Musiala] has enormous qualities. Bayern are clearly interested in retaining this player for a longer period of time.”
