Manchester United News LIVE updates: All the latest from Old Trafford including Jose Mourinho’s reported interest in Arsenal star Mesut Ozil
Wednesday 24 January
Mesut Ozil to Manchester United…
16:30: Bookmakers have slashed odds on Arsenal star Mesut Ozil joining Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United.
Express Sport understands United are keen to sign Ozil, and initially wanted the Arsenal star as a replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan before the Sanchez deal came along.
And BetStars say they have slashed odds on Ozil moving to Old Trafford, with the Germany international’s contract at Arsenal expiring at the end of the season.
BetStars Director of Trading Ian Marmion said: “Manchester United’s odds of completing a deal for Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil have fallen amid reports that the Gunners are unwilling to meet Ozil’s wage demands.
“The German midfielder is now at 7/1 to move to Old Trafford.
“Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season and United have already completed a deal for his now former teammate Alexis Sanchez, whose contract was also set to come to an end this summer.”
Zlatan’s Instagram threat
16:00: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has warned he will ‘come after’ Manchester United fans who do not follow Nemanja Matic on Instagram.
Manchester United have a lot of social media heavy hitters in their dressing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard renowned for their online presence.
The trio have millions of followers between them but one team-mate – Nemanja Matic – has been a little late to the Instagram party.
And Ibrahimovic has attempted to do his bit to boost the Serbian’s following with a joke video.
“Hi everybody, I want to present a new person on Instagram,” the striker said.
“Please make sure you follow him and make him happy or else I will come after you… all of you!”
Bale wants United switch
15:30: Real Madrid star Gareth Bale wants to join Manchester United because of the Red Devils’ will to win, according to reports.
It has previously been reported that Bale wants to return to England with United who, despite being snubbed by the player twice before during Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes’ time in charge, are keen to snap him up.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol say their sheer will to win has convinced Bale his future lies at Old Trafford.
Diario Gol say the Wales forward feels United is the perfect home for him, and a transfer is not beyond the realms of probability.