The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell bring you the very latest news from Manchester United as a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford  gets closer.

Meanwhile, as Alexis Sanchez heads to the exit door - why was he such an expensive flop?

Chris Smalling's loan at Roma has expired - should United now keep hold of him?

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