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Targeting Haaland & Bellingham shows confidence.
Gab believes that the advice of Ralf Rangnick to Man United to pursue Haaland and Bellingham shows that he is settled in. (1:45)
According to the Insider Notebook, Manchester United's midfield is an area of weakness.
The move of Van De Beek is off, but Man City is interested in the player.
He talks about Bellingham, Haidara, andPhillips.
According to sources, the interim manager of Manchester United suggested players of interest to the club before he was offered the job.
The discussions with the football director, technical director, and executive vice-chairman went well, as United searched for a temporary boss to take over.
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According to sources, he explained why the club should look to invest in the middle of the field and suggested scouts look at potential targets such as Amadou Haidara, Jude Bellingham, and KalvinPhillips. Bellingham's teammate Erling Haaland, a long term United target, was also mentioned by Rangnick ahead of what is likely to be a Europe-wide battle for the player's signature in the summer.
Fred and Scott McTominay were given starts in the first game of the interim boss's career, and while he was pleased with them, he did have room for improvement.
In the first half there were two square passes, one from Scott and one from Fred, and they did one or two or three mistakes. I don't like the balls in those positions. Both Fred and Scotty are perfect for that kind of football when the other team is in possession of the ball.
The club's academy is a key point for Murtough and Woodward, who are keen to see youngsters given chances in senior football. The two teenagers were handed their debuts against Young Boys on Wednesday as United finished their group stage campaign with a draw.
According to sources, both the club and the manager expect a quiet month in the January transfer window. outgoings are more likely than notable arrivals because the squad he inherited from Solskjaer is too big.
Manchester United is interested in Jude Bellingham and Amadou Haidara.
Barcelona is watching Azpilicueta's talks.
According to sources, Barcelona are leading the race for Cesar Azpilicueta's signature, with the fear that he will leave the club on a free transfer.
The club were relaxed about the prospect of his deal running down given his longstanding loyalty to the club, but talks have not progressed.
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Sources claim that Azpilicueta is seeking a longer contract. He is free to negotiate with other clubs from next month, and Barcelona are said to view him as a replacement for Trippier, who has been linked with a move back to the Premier League.
One source said that conversations over an extension were active, but other sources said that there were members of the staff who were worried about Azpilicueta leaving.
The prospect of a new challenge is thought to be attractive to Azpilicueta, who has been replaced in the first-team by Reece James.
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In his first press conference as interim manager, Ralf Rangnick wants to improve Manchester United's defensive record.
Manchester City is interested in the player of the other team.
According to sources, Manchester City are interested in Nuno Tavares, who has impressed in his first season at the Emirates Stadium.
The Portugal under-21 international has emerged as a contender for the place of Kieran Tierney since his £8 million move from Benfica last summer, and while City are unlikely to make a move in January, the 21-year-old remains a player of interest.
Joao Cancelo has been performing that role at the club in recent months, although he is recognised as a senior left-back by City. Benjamin Mendy was suspended by the club.
Sources said that the director of football, Txiki Begiristain, assured the manager that his squad will not be weakened in the January window.
Nathan Ake has been linked with a move to a club managed by Eddie Howe, who was his boss at Bournemouth.
The career of Donny van de Beek has been frustrating.
Van De Beek's escape is over.
According to sources, the long-standing interest in the Manchester United player ended when the director of football at Goodison Park left.
A deal to take the former Ajax player on loan at the start of the season was close to being done, but United senior figures were reluctant to sanction the departure of a player who had cost an initial £35m.
Van de Beek was overlooked by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and remained a key Brands target despite the reservations of the manager. Sources said that with Brands gone,Everton will focus on the squad in January.
Van de Beek started his first game under the guidance of Rangnick in the draw for the group stage of the European soccer competition. The Netherlands international will be given the chance to impress, but no decision has been made on his long-term future.
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Bergwijn is a target for Spurs.
According to sources, Steven Bergwijn is wanted by Ajax after making two substitute appearances in 13 minutes since Antonio Conte replaced Nuno Espirito Santo.
Sources claim that the relationship between the players and the manager is not good and that the club is considering a loan move for the player.
Last week, Bergwijn was highlighted as a player who could provide cover for Harry Kane in the centre-forward position, but he was also said to be a player that I have to make an important evaluation of.
Sources claim that Bergwijn could be available in January, as Spurs look to make up for a busy January.
