The biggest stories on Sunday for the Red Devils.
Borussia Dortmund tell Manchester United it will cost £47m to sign Mats Hummels
The 13-time Premier League champions may have encountered a problem in their pursuit of the Dortmund captain.
According to the Sun the Bundesliga outfit have told the Red Devils it will cost them a whopping £47m if they want to sign Hummels.
Manager Louis van Gaal has made defensive recruitment a priority in January and viewed the Germany international as the ideal purchase.
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Gerard Pique snubs an Old Trafford return by committing his future to FC Barcelona
After being left on the bench for much of Barca’s matches this season under new head coach Luis Enrique, the defender was being heavily linked with a move away from the Nou Camp.
United were believed to be interested in re-signing Pique, with the 27-year-old having previously spent four years with the club between 2004 and 2008, but the Spaniard has quashed those rumours.
“Barcelona is my life and I do not plan to leave. I will continue to fight for a place,” the 27-year-old was quoted by the Daily Mail.
Atletico Madrid make Juan Mata a top transfer target for January
The reigning La Liga champions appear to be leading the race to sign the attacking midfielder in the New Year.
Both Juventus and Mata’s former side Valencia are also interested, but according to the Daily Star it is Atleti who are in pole position for his signature.
The 26-year-old only joined Man United from Chelsea for £37.1m in January, but could leave a year later for as little as £20m.
Victor Valdes will no be signed despite David de Gea dislocating his finger
There is some bad news for van Gaal concerning injuries after de Gea damaged his finger whilst on international duty with Spain.
The goalkeeper dislocated the little finger on his right hand and was ruled out of Saturday’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Belarus and is also expected to miss Tuesday’s friendly with Germany.
However, even if the 24-year-old’s problem is serious, the Telegraph reports that van Gaal will use backup ‘keeper Anders Lindegaard and isn’t tempted by signing free agent Valdes – who has been training with the club.
Wayne Rooney says he will never retire from international football
After winning his 100th cap for England and scoring his 44th goal in the 3-1 win over Slovenia, Rooney has pledged his future to the nation.
Despite the fact Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have all retired from Three Lions duty in the past year, the 29-year-old says he will never do the same.
“A lot of the players I have played with other the last 10 years have – Steven, Frank, Ashley, Rio. They all retired. But me? No, I don’t think so,” Rooney was quoted by the Telegraph.