Man Utd news LIVE updates: Club want Neville, Mata for Ozil claim, Arsenal hijack

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Saturday October 7

Zlatan injury boost

11:10: Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s recovery.

Ibrahimovic has been out of action since he ruptured his cruciate ligament back in April and was released by Manchester United in July.

The 36-year-old has since rejoined the Red Devils on a new one-year deal after impressing in his recovery.

He has spent the majority of his time in Manchester recovering, but has also traveled back to his native Sweden for part of his rehabilitation.

And according to ESPN, Ibrahimovic is set to step up his recovery next month by visiting United’s AON training complex on a full-time basis.

United want Neville

09:58: Manchester United want to sign Phil Neville’s teenage son, according to reports in Spain.

Neville’s son Harvey, 14, is in Valencia’s academy.

United legend Neville worked at Valencia with his brother Gary for a short and unsuccessful stint last year.

And Spanish newspaper Super Deporte claim United are interested in bringing Harvey Neville to their academy.

They report that Tottenham are also interested in his services.

United defence has problems - Keegan

07:24: Former England boss Kevin Keegan has come out in defence of Liverpool’s defence, claiming Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City’s back lines also have problems.

“I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively. It’s not just a Liverpool problem," Keegan said.

“It’s no fun being a defender. If a defender misses three tackles he’s off so it’s no wonder they are cautious.

“Nowadays everything is built for teams to go forward, which is great. Who shows highlights of defending?

“Yes they are conceding goals and they say it’s a bit like my (Newcastle) team, but at Liverpool fans want to see a good game of football and they want the team to have a go."

Arsenal midfielder McGuane eyed

05:45: Manchester United are looking to snatch Marcus McGuane away from Arsenal. 

The 18-year-old’s contract at the Emirates looks set to expire at the end of the season. 

And with his situation up in the air, TransferMarketWeb claim United are keen to pounce. 

Juventus are also said to be interested too. 

But Arsenal have opened talks with McGuane over signing a long-term deal in a bid to ward off interest from their European rivals. 

Mata to be sold for Ozil?

05:30: Jose Mourinho could sell Juan Mata in order to pave the way for Mesut Ozil’s arrival at Manchester United.

“I can’t believe Mourinho actually ever got on with him at Real Madrid, but he was highly thought of,” James Robson told the Manchester Evening News podcast.

“He’s also been very good, but as seasons have gone by, it’s become a thing he’s gone missing.

“For the majority of his time, he’s been one of the few genuinely world-class players around the Premier League.

“If he’s free that changes everything.

“Maybe you could sell Juan Mata.

“I don’t see how you could have Mata, Mkhitaryan and Ozil in the same team.

“He’s sold Mata once before so maybe if he got Ozil, he’d sell him again.

“If he signed Ozil, someone would have to go. Mkhitarayan is in Mourinho’s mind. 

“I’m looking at where the gap and if you sell Mata for around £40m, he would make him £40m.”

Fellaini contract update

05:00: Manchester United are confident of reaching an agreement with Marouane Fellaini over a contract extension. 

Talks over fresh terms have been ongoing for several weeks, but a conclusion is yet to be reached between United and the player. 

However, the Daily Mirror say the club are confident of reaching an agreement with the Belgium international likely to sign a two-year contract, with an option of a third.