1pm Manchester United news and transfer gossip: United target Aaron Ramsey wants free Arsenal exit, Eric Cantona blasts Jose Mourinho tactics, United boss scouts Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Matthijs De Ligt move off

And Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set for a sensational return to Old Trafford in January.

Find out why the super Swede's backing United to turn it around and all the best of the rest from Old Trafford right here.

RAM'S THE MAN

AARON RAMSEY has given Manchester United a boost in their pursuit for the Welsh midfielder.

The Arsenal star has declared he will run down his current deal at the Emirates and leave on a free next summer.

'IT'S SIMPLE'

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Eric Cantona has taken a swipe at Jose Mourinho's tactics at Old Trafford.

The Frenchman revealed that his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson allowed them to play with freedom, saying the current side lack creativity.

ONE IN A MIL

MOURINHO watched from the stands as Serbia beat Montenegro on Thursday night.

Find out why he went incognito while keeping an eye on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

FRENKIE DE PROFIT

MANCHESTER UNITED will have to pay more than £50m if they want to sign Ajax's midfield talent Frenkie De Jong.

And it would represent a massive profit for the Dutch outfit, after spending just £1 on signing him from Willem II in 2015.

NO POG, NO DE LIGT

THE RED DEVILS have been eyeing up young Ajax defender Matthijas De Ligt to bolster their defence.
But the Dutch youngster's agent, Mino Raiola, won't work with United due to the treatment of another of his clients, Paul Pogba.

BACK FOR MOUR

ZLATAN Ibrahimovic could be set for a sensational return to Old Trafford in January.

The Swede was a hero in his short time at United and may now be back for more – after claiming Jose can lead United to the title.

WOOD YOU BELIEVE IT?

MANCHESTER UNITED failed to sign Ivan Perisic because Ed Woodward failed to cough up the extra £3million to match Inter Milan's valuation, according to reports.

His move to the Red Devils almost looked a done deal two summers ago until it collapsed despite United's relentless pursuit.

GOING WAY-NE BACK

WAYNE ROONEY has shared a hilarious throwback picture of himself and ex-Manchester United team-mates Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand on Facebook.

The now DC United star, 32, showed-off the incredible snap, with John O'Shea, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Alan Smith making an appearance.

GET IN THE HOLE

CARLOS TEVEZ has revealed that he has “never” liked football and would rather watch golf instead.

The former Manchester United and City star claims he enjoys having the ball at his feet but would switch over if El Clasico is on.

A MATA OF TIME

MANCHESTER UNITED want to hold showdown contract extension talks with Juan Mata this month.

The 30-year-old can leave on a free next summer and will be able to start negotiating a deal away from Old Trafford with foreign clubs in January.

PEP-PED TO NIC

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal look set to miss out on Lille forward Nicolas Pepe, according to reports.

It is understood Bayern Munich are plotting a January move for the striker.

RED ALERT

MANCHESTER UNITED will be on red alert after Toby Alderweireld admitted contract negotiations with Tottenham have stalled.

The Spurs defender, 29, was targeted by United in the summer transfer window but the Red Devils missed out on landing him.

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