Patrice Evra criticises Manchester United players and questions board over 'embarrassing' Jadon Sancho pursuit

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Fred said the players have spoken regularly about their humbling by Tottenham just under a fortnight ago and are ready to put things right.United were beaten 6-1 by Spurs at Old Trafford despite having taken an early lead, with the Reds unravelling after Anthony Martial was sent off in the first half.

United were reluctant to meet Borussia Dortmund's €120million asking price for the England winger and sounded out other options on loan to fill the right-wing position, which had been identified as a priority for the summer. They wanted to negotiate a cheaper price for Sancho amid concerns over paying such an inflated fee in the current financial climate.

Edinson Cavani, with both players completing their medicals yesterday and signing their contracts today.But a right-winger has been United's priority throughout this transfer window and they are running out of time to secure a deal, with top target Jadon Sancho now looking almost certain to remain at Borussia Dortmund.United had identified France international Ousmane Dembele as a realistic alternative to Sancho, but they've so far been unable to agree a deal with Barcelona, with United only

United were pulled apart by Jose Mourinho's side as Harry Kane and Son Heung-min scored two goals each to inflict United's joint-heaviest Premier League loss. Four of Tottenham's six goals came after Anthony Martial's red card in the first half, but United were way below par for nearly all the game.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United defender Patrice Evra said he doesn't think his old club is capable of winning trophies because there are no leaders in the squad.United tackle Jose Mourinho's Tottenham on Saturday afternoon, having endured a slow start to the Premier League season after defeat against Crystal Palace and an unconvincing win over Brighton.

to complete a deal for free agent Cavani, who left Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Uruguay international, 33, will arrive at Old Trafford on a short-term deal, with the main financial outlay being agents' fees and the player's wages.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has insisted that his old club should be chasing Tottenham striker Harry Kane and not Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. The Reds have been attempting to sign Sancho all summer and MEN Sport understand they plan to make one last-ditch attempt for the winger before the summer transfer window closes tomorrow.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have not yet given up hope of Jadon Sancho moving to Old Trafford before Monday's transfer deadline. The Borussia Dortmund star has been at the centre of this summer's biggest story, with United keen to bring the 20-year-old back to England.

Jadon Sancho saga continues to rumble on, while United are keen to sign left-back Alex Telles and young winger Amad Traore. There's continued talk about Ousmane Dembele, though United would only consider him as an emergency loan option.There could also be squad departures in the final days of the window, with Andreas Pereira heading for Italy and talks continuing for Chris Smalling to make a permanent move to Roma.

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United players Darren Fletcher and Andy Cole are both in favour of Ousmane Dembele potentially moving to Old Trafford. MEN Sport understands that United are not in the market to buy the forward from Barcelona and only view him as a potential emergency loan option should a deal for Jadon Sancho fail to materialise in the coming days.

Donny van de Beek remains Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's only new recruit after a summer of frustration chasing Jadon Sancho.MEN Sport understands the Borussia Dortmund winger remains United's top transfer target but a fee is yet to be agreed between the two clubs.The bookmakers too, are tipping a deal for Sancho to go through, as well as a few other deals at very short odds.Here, we take a look at who the bookies' think could arrive at Old Trafford before the deadline.Sancho remains the name on

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have hailed Bundesliga side Augsburg after they trolled Borussia Dortmund and Jadon Sancho following their shock win at the weekend.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for United with just one week remaining in the transfer window.MEN Sport understand the Reds reached a breakthrough in negotiations over personal terms and agents' fees for the England international but are still to meet Dortmund's £108million valuation of their star forward.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have renewed hope that Jadon Sancho could be on his way to Old Trafford after an intriguing new transfer claim emerged.United 's pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund star has been the story of the summer transfer window so far. Dortmund have insisted that Sancho is staying in Germany unless their reported £108million asking price is met.

3-2 victory over Brighton on Saturday lunchtime. The adopted mantra from United and many of their followers is that the right-wing drastically needs attention, that a marquee addition is the only thing that will solve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's problems.

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly 'convinced' that they will be able to reach an agreement with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles.With just over a week of the transfer window to go, United are still trying to add to their single signing of Donny van de Beek before the October 5 deadline.While Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains the top target, MEN Sport understands United stepped up plans to strengthen their defence following the opening day loss to Crystal

straight to your inboxManchester United plan to continue developing Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as an attacking trio amid frustration in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho.Greenwood, Rashford and Martial scored 62 goals between them last term and Greenwood, 18, became the fourth teenager to score 17 goals for United in a single season after George Best, Brian Kidd and Wayne Rooney.United earmarked the right wing as their priority position for this transfer window but