Rio Ferdinand explains why Manchester United are frustrating him in transfer window

Manchester United's transfer fortunes, it could have been deadline day. United fans were grasping onto the hope that a last-gasp deal could pull United out of the mire following their 6-1 hammering by Tottenham Hotspur the day before.Jadon Sancho was the hope, Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani were the expectation.

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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

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that a new centre-back should be the club's priority on transfer deadline day, rather than Jadon Sancho, following Sunday's humiliating 6-1 loss to Tottenham.Things couldn't have started better at Old Trafford as Bruno Fernandes put United ahead from the penalty spot within the opening two minutes but things quickly started to unravel.Tanguy Ndombele and Son Heung-min took advantage of some dreadful United defending to overturn United's lead.

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 defender Rio Ferdinand believes his old club will not be able to compete for the Premier League title if they do not sign any more players before the 11pm Monday deadline.United have made just one signing - Donny van de Beek from Ajax for £40m - so far during this window, but have tried to add to their squad.Jadon Sancho has been a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer throughout the window, with United set to make one last-ditch attempt to sign the

Donny van de Beek. This is despite interest all summer in Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, who has also been linked with Chelsea.

straight to your inboxPaul Pogba has called his international teammate Ousmane Dembele to try and convince him to join Manchester United, according to reports.United now have just three days to salvage their transfer window and add to their solitary signing of Donny van de Beek before the window closes on October 5.It's understood that the club are still in talks with Porto over left-back Alex Telles but a new right-winger remain the priority, be it Jadon Sancho or a short-term alternative.The

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Donny van de Beek and Dean Henderson start tonight's Carabao Cup clash against Brighton.United faced the Seagulls last weekend in the Premier League, winning in dramatic fashion late into injury time thanks to a penalty from Bruno Fernandes.Brighton hit the woodwork five times and United's performance did little to appease supporters who were concerned following the opening day defeat against Crystal Palace.With a crucial game against Jose

straight to your inboxUnited still tracking Telles ahead of transfer window closureManchester United are in talks to sign Porto full-back Alex Telles before the transfer window slams shuts on October 5. Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s primary target, but the Norwegian boss is open to bringing in another left back, and Telles is the front-runner.

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, September 28.Manchester United still believe they can agree a deal for Jadon Sancho ahead of the summer transfer deadline next week.Sancho remains the club’s priority transfer target, and they have spent the entire summer trying to negotiate with Borussia Dortmund.The Reds are willing to sanction a British record fee for Sancho, but they will not meet Dortmund’s €120million valuation of the winger nor will

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is closing in on a move to Lazio, according to reports.Although things could still change in the week remaining of the transfer window it has, so far, been a disappointing summer for United, with Donny van de Beek the only new arrival.It appears that the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic has limited United's ability to spend big money and unable as yet to sign top targets, such as Jadon Sancho.Yet funds could be raised

Donny van de Beek from Ajax, and supporters have become frustrated particularly as a result of the Jadon Sancho saga. United have been unwilling to meet Dortmund's demands over Sancho, with much of the anger directed at Ed Woodward and the Glazers.And former United striker Cole believes the lack of supporters at stadiums is hitting football hard.

Donny van de Beek, Dean Henderson and Teden Mengi make their full debuts for the club against Luton Town on Tuesday.United will be looking to bounce back and get over the disappointment of losing their opening Premier League game of the season in embarrassing fashion to Crystal Palace.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be entering the Carabao Cup in the third round, taking on Championship side Luton who have defeated Norwich City and Reading to get to this point.The United boss has confirmed that

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has backed the club to finish in the top four this season despite admitting the transfer window has "not been very impressive" so far. Donny van de Beek is United's only new signing in the window ahead of the new season kicking off against Crystal Palace and Evra wants to see more business done before the window closes.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are concerned that they will lose out on Alex Telles to Paris Saint-Germain, amid fresh speculation that the defender could join the club.While attacking targets remain the priority for United and Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target, United have been monitoring left-backs this summer due to uncertainty in the position.One of the left-backs was Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, who had impressed United's recruitment department

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says Manchester United 'need a lot of players' if they are going to seriously compete for silverware this season.United have gone three years without a trophy and tasted defeat in three separate semi-finals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.Despite a rejuvenated run in the Premier League after the restart in June the squad struggled when it came to straight knockout matches in the cup competitions.Van de Beek remains the only new arrival in the summer

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho that an agreement is close over a switch to Old Trafford, according to reports.Sancho remains Solskjaer's main transfer target but time is running out to complete a deal. The transfer window closes on October 5 and Dortmund have maintained the England international will remain at the Bundesliga side for at least one more season.