Manchester United transfer news RECAP Rangnick has Ronaldo doubts as United 'source' replacement

Manchester United have a free week before getting down to business in the Manchester derby.

Following back to back victories over Brighton and Leeds United, the Old Trafford giants were held by relegation-threatened Watford on Saturday afternoon and that result has dented their top-four hopes.

Arsenal sit two points behind United and have three games in hand.

They didn't even have to kick a ball at the weekend, either, as Ralf Rangnick and his team put in preparations for a showdown with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm) at the Etihad Stadium.

Amid their ongoing charge for Champions League qualification, United also have one eye on the summer window and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has already been identified as a priority target.

Speculation over Paul Pogba and his future remains at fever pitch, meanwhile, as the World Cup winners prepares to enter the final months of his contract.

Keep track of the latest news, views and transfer rumours with updates below.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is planning to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with highly-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

That is according to a report by Napoli expert and Italian journalist Ciro Venerato, as cited by Tutto Napoli, who claim that Rangnick wants to add the Nigerian to his attacking options next season.

United are set to prioritise the addition of a new, younger striker this coming summer and Osimhen fits the profile.

Manchester United supporters are adamant they have spotted a double solution to their midfield problems.

Having finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League last season, key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom issued a triple statement of intent; signing Jadon Sancho,