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FootballTransfers runs through the latest Manchester United transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Vinicius Junior and Nico Paz.

Vinicius Jr wanted

Mauricio Pochettino is keen for Man Utd to complete the signing of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior following his appointment at Old Trafford.

That is according to a shock report from Fichajes, who report that Man Utd are monitoring Vinicius’ situation at Real Madrid amid rumours that he could be offloaded next year.

Arsenal are also keeping close tabs on a potential move for Vinicius, with Man Utd ready to launch an approach if Real Madrid express their willingness to negotiate a sale.

Mauricio Pochettino wants Nico Paz

Meanwhile, transfer insider IndyKaila reports that Pochettino has earmarked Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz as his dream signing for 2027.

It’s claimed that Pochettino has urged the Man Utd hierarchy to pursue a deal for his compatriot next year amid his immense form for Como over the past 12 months.

Paz has 14 goal contributions in 14 games so far this season, and Man Utd reportedly believe they are in a strong financial position to fund a transfer.

Bruno Fernandes to leave?

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a second contract offer from the club.

Fernandes’ contract expires at the end of the season, but while Man Utd hold an option to extend it for a further 12 months, they are eager to tie the Portuguese playmaker down to a fresh agreement to secure his future.

However, multiple sources, including The Athletic and Sky Sports, indicate that he has turned down a second offer from the Red Devils, putting his future at the club in serious doubt.

Talks have been ongoing since the summer, with this second offer reported to include improved terms, which the 32-year-old has rejected. The Athletic reports that salary and length of deal are two of the issues still under discussion.

Martin Baturina interest

Chelsea and Man Utd have both reportedly opened talks with Como regarding a possible move for Martin Baturina next year.

The Croatia international, who is capable of playing as a left winger or as an attacking midfielder, has been linked with Chelsea and Man Utd on numerous occasions over the past few months, and both clubs have now initiated early talks with Como ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

That is according to The Daily Briefing, who report that Chelsea and Man Utd are “pushing” to sign Baturina, having earmarked him as one of their top targets for 2027.

It’s understood that Baturina hasn’t requested to leave Como next year, amid their eye-catching form under Cesc Fabregas, although the Serie A club may be forced to accept a sale if they receive an offer worth €80m.

Gary Neville transfer verdict

Man Utd legend Gary Neville has urged Pochettino to demand the signing of two new defenders during the upcoming January transfer window.

“If I were Mauricio Pochettino now, I would literally be protecting myself to the high heaven,” Neville told The Overlap before confirmation of Pochettino’s appointment.

“He’ll do that with the payoff. But secondly, he needs two defenders in January. So he’s got to insist that he gets two defenders in January.

“He’s got to insist that he gets a minimum budget next summer for the transfer window to be able to turn this around.”

Neville continued: “He’s got to insist that he gets a budget the following season. “He’s got to literally insist. They have to give it to him, otherwise he shouldn’t take the job.

“With that defence - and that midfield by the way, that midfield’s had some money spent on it - he’s got to insist on the way in that there’s some form of transfer control, that there’s some form of budget there that he knows he can meaningfully change the team.

“I don’t think Mauricio is the type of manager either that would say ‘give me half a billion’. I don’t think he is that type of guy. I think he’s someone a bit more responsible and will look at things, and he’ll want to bring players through, and he’ll want to develop young players.

“I just think he needs to protect himself in the next 12 months with the transfer budget.

“The only time you can insist upon it is at the very beginning. They need two defenders in January - because if they have [Patrick] Dorgu at left-back, [Noussair] Mazaroui at right-back, and [Ayden] Heaven and [Leny] Yoro at centre-back, he will need to do a hell of a lot of coaching to get them up the league.”