Man Utd transfer news, rumours, gossip and deals from deadline day

Transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals on January deadline day

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Ed Woodward does not usually like to do business in January unless the right opportunity comes along, but was forced into action when Shandong Luneng made a bid for Belgium international Marouane Fellaini.

The club did not sign anyone during the window but instead secured Anthony Martial to a new five-year deal.

Read the full story here.

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[31 January 2019 11:13 · Michael Jones]

Reports earlier in the week said that Manchester United were keen to bring Steven Bergwijn to Old Trafford from PSV Eindhoven.

New reports coming in say that this transfer is unlikely to happen until the summer transfer window.

[31 January 2019 11:31 · Michael Jones]

The Manchester Evening News are reporting that goalkeeper Joel Pereira is heading to Belgium on loan.  

A potential move to K.V. Kortrijk is expected at some point today. 

We'll keep you updated.

[31 January 2019 11:38 · Michael Jones]

A signing for United?

French outlet RMC reports that after 'several days' of talks Manchester United have made an offer for 16-year-old midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.

This is RMC's latest update:

'Hannibal Mejbri (16) wants to leave AS Monaco. And according to Monegasque source, it is Manchester United who is leading the clubs interested in the player. United have made an offer to the ASM and have been discussing for several days with Monaco.' 

[31 January 2019 12:05 · Michael Jones]

In a report by The Sun, caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'shelved' United's January transfer plans when he arrived as he is happy with the current squad. 

Previous manager Jose Mourinho expressed his disappointment at the lack of summer spending, particularly on a central defender, and the board felt the need to back him in this window.

Solskjaer, however, has faith in the current squad and United have reportedly changed their big plans. 

[31 January 2019 12:50 · Michael Jones]

Anthony Martial has signed a new contract!

[31 January 2019 12:56 · Michael Jones]

Confirmation comes in from Anthony Martial's agency.

Martial has renewed his contract for another five years, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2024. 

[31 January 2019 13:20 · Michael Jones]

Here is confirmation from Manchester United that Martial has signed his new contract: 

[31 January 2019 13:27 · Michael Jones]

Have a read of Anthony Martial's reaction to his new contract: 

"I am loving my time at this club. From the day I joined I have been made to feel part of the United family and I have been incredibly humbled and overwhelmed by the warmth and love of our fans, who continue to amaze me with their support.

"I would like to thank Ole and his coaching staff for their belief in me and for helping me to take my game to the next level. This club is all about winning trophies and I am sure the next piece of silverware is not that far away."

[31 January 2019 14:05 · Michael Jones]

More movement on the Martial story as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives his reaction:

"Anthony is one of those naturally gifted players that any coach would love to work with. For a young man, he has a good footballing brain which, when coupled with his exceptional talent, makes for a player with an exciting future ahead of him. This is the perfect club for Anthony to progress his development as a top-class forward and we are all delighted he has signed a long-term deal.”

[31 January 2019 14:20 · Michael Jones]

Mata and Smalling react to Martial's new contract: