Man Utd Transfer News: Guardiola to sign Arsenal star, midfielder deal close, Cavani boost

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest transfer news coming from Old Trafford.

 

Pep Guardiola to lure Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United should he replace Louis van Gaal

 

Pep Guardiola could lure Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United should he take charge in the summer, according to shock claims from Spain.

Sanchez has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, but the Chile international apparently has no interest in joining Arsenal's London rivals because they are destined to miss out on the Champions League.

But according to Spanish sports magazine Don Balon, the 27-year-old would be open to the idea of working under Guardiola again and could join him at either United or Manchester City.

The Bayern Munich boss has revealed he will leave the German champions in the summer and is expected to choose between both Manchester clubs between now and the end of the season.

 

Meanwhile, the Football Insider claim United midfielder Liam Grimshaw is closing in on a permanent transfer to Championship side Preston.

The 20-year-old has reportedly agreed terms at the Deepdale and is set to follow former Red Devil Ben Pearson following his £100,000 move last week.

And finally, United - as well as Real Madrid - have been handed a welcome boost in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani.

French outlet L’Equipe report the Uruguayan's future at the Parc des Princes is up in the air following Laurent Blanc's comments on his attitude and behaviour around the squad.

 

Edinson Cavani's future at PSG is 'up in the air'

 

The PSG boss said: "There is a problem with Cavani’s behaviour but my job is to think of the entire squad as a collective.

"We did hold a staff meeting and among the various issues we discussed were Cavani and his complaints.

"The desires of the individual can’t affect the rest of the team. I believe that he can score here but I understand if he wants to consider other career opportunities."

The 28-year-old, who has 13 goals in 26 appearances this term, is thought to want a move away this month as he continues to play second fiddle to star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.