Gary Neville has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson's transfer strategy at Manchester United was built around a simple yet effective philosophy: signing the best player in the Premier League each season. This straightforward approach played a key role in consistently bringing top-tier talent to Old Trafford during Ferguson's reign.

Neville shared these insights during an episode of The Overlap, giving Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright a glimpse into Ferguson's thinking. However, replicating this strategy today might be a challenge for the club due to their reduced influence in the transfer market.

Manchester United are on the verge of completing two significant midfield transfers as they finalize deals for Manuel Ugarte and Scott McTominay. Ugarte is expected to travel to the north-west today for a medical after United agreed on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Initially, a loan deal was anticipated, but the Uruguayan midfielder will now join for £42 million, with an additional £8 million in potential add-ons, marking an £8 million reduction from PSG’s original asking price.

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated defensive midfielder Sekou Kone from Guidars FC before the summer transfer window closes. Kone, who recently impressed for Mali at the Under-17 World Cup in December, is set to join the Premier League giants and will officially complete his transfer in the coming days.

While Erik ten Hag is actively seeking a defensive midfielder for the first team, with ongoing talks for Sporting CP's Manuel Ugarte, the immediate plan for Kone is different.

In the realm of football's grand theater, Manchester United takes center stage once again, ready to script a mesmerizing tale of ambition and persistence. Armed with an unyielding determination, they unleash an improved third bid, a lavish offering of £55 million, in their audacious pursuit of the mercurial midfielder, Mason Mount.

But alas, the football gods cast a shadow of a doubt as Chelsea, the guardians of his destiny, remain resolute in their refusal, demanding a princely sum closer to £65 million.

According to The Sun, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is set to sign a new long-term contract with a significant pay cut. This season, the Spain international has performed admirably in goal for United, making numerous world-class saves.

A new contract is being discussed with the club, and the board intends to offer him a renewal with significant bonuses.

Manchester United is currently chasing a goalkeeper with Crystal Palace's Jack Butland "definitely has legs," according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Red Devils are searching for a backup goalkeeper to first-choice shot-stopper David de Gea after Martin Dubravka was recalled from his loan spell early by Newcastle United. This has led to a lack of options for Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United.

Sky Sports reporter had recently reported earlier today that Butland is "close to signing" for United on a straight loan deal until the end of the season which would be a huge boost to the club. It is also claimed that Erik ten Hag's charges will pay all of the England international's £40,000-per-week wage packet and that a medical is scheduled to take place in the next 24 hours at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag was happy to see Manchester United get a crucial victory over Bournemouth in the recent Premier League encounter. However, the Manchester United boss claims that the Red Devils were quite lucky to get the three points against the Cherries.

The victory has put United level on points with Newcastle, who went on to get a draw with Arsenal in their league match. Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, and Casemiro came up with the goals for United. After the game, Erik ten Hag claimed that United could have certainly dropped points in this encounter if not for some lucky intervention.

United go up against Everton in the FA Cup meeting with the Merseyside outfit on Friday night. Even though Everton have only picked up one victory in the recent 10 league outings, Erik ten Hag does not expect an easy encounter against Frank Lampard’s team.

Manchester United might have to fork out more than £100 million if they are keen on signing Enzo Fernandez of Argentina in the transfer window of January.

The star player grabbed the eye of the club at the World Cup where he scored his incredible goal against Mexico last week. Fernandez, the mid-fielder curled up in the top corner late for making his team’s win more comfortable after the low-range effort of Lionel Messi.

Arrogant, misinformed. naive - these words can be attributed to many millennial Manchester United fans and most of the club's Gen Z supporters. The experience of the past seven years has been humbling - United has not come close to winning the Premier League since legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

However, these fans still get excited as if their club dominates the football world. They mock Manchester City as having no history; of "purchase success". So a history lesson seems in order. Manchester United Can Do Better.

According to a report by The Athletic, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might be in limbo soon amid speculations surrounding his future, with Chelsea having second thoughts about pursuing the Barcelona striker. The former Arsenal captain is also a target for Manchester United. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finds himself in a frustrating situation despite ending the 2021/22 season as Barcelona’s top scorer.

The 33-year-old had played only half of the campaign with the Blaugrana, yet led the scoring charts by the time the final game ended. But with Robert Lewandowski on board at Camp Nou, he has fallen down the pecking order at FC Barcelona.