Manchester United transfer news live Reds 'lead race' for £50m ace and FA Cup semi-final dates 'set'

Manchester United signed off for the international break last weekend with a historic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Amad, who was fresh off the bench, scored a dramatic winner right at the very end of extra-time to seal United's path to the last four, where they will face Coventry City at Wembley next month. As a result, their hopes of winning a trophy this season are still very much alive.

Despite being a few days into the international break, news and talking points have not been in short supply. Kobbie Mainoo was called up to the England squad for the very first time on Tuesday and could make his debut when the Three Lions face Brazil this weekend.

England boss Gareth Southgate, meanwhile, has been heavily linked with becoming United's next manager this week. Reports in the national media have suggested he is Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'No.1 target' to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

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Reports today suggest the FA Cup semi-final dates will see Manchester United's game with Coventry take place on Sunday, April 21, with Manchester City against Chelsea kicking off on Saturday, April 20.

There has been no official confirmation of the Wembley last four dates but a report in the Daily Mail claims that United's game will be a 3.15pm kick off on the Sunday. It adds that a 4pm time was sought but that the Metropolitan Police deemed it to be a ‘high-risk’ fixture, forcing an earlier start. Coventry are due to play Hull City on the following Tuesday in a Championship fixture.

The same report says City vs Chelsea will be a 5.15pm kick off on the Saturday. City have the second leg of their Champions League tie with Real Madrid at the