Manchester United transfer news RECAP plus Man Utd vs Brighton build-up and Nkunku 'interest'

Manchester United are set for a quick turnaround in their Premier League charge on Tuesday night (8.15pm).

Since returning from the January break, the Old Trafford giants have been pegged back - by rock-bottom Burnley and Southampton - on their way to consecutive draws in that competition.

United also squandered a one-goal lead before losing to Middlesbrough on penalties in the FA Cup.

On what is otherwise a free midweek schedule for Premier League sides, United are ready to play Brighton at Old Trafford on Tuesday night in a fixture which had to be rearranged when a Covid-19 outbreak forced United to shut down operations, temporarily, at their Carrington training base back in December.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick will speak to the media this afternoon at his pre-match press conference.

A recap of the day's United news.

Ralf Rangnick believes Jadon Sancho's strengths 'perfectly' complement Manchester United's new style in a 4-3-3 formation.

Sancho has returned from the winter break transformed and was widely regarded as United's standout performer in their consecutive 1-1 draws with Middlesbrough, Burnley and Southampton.

The 21-year-old scored against Boro and Southampton and is thriving playing from the left-hand side, having originally been identified by United as their priority target for the right flank.

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Manchester United fans adapted ABBA's '70s hit, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!' to serenade their new goal-scoring forward last season.

"Give it, give it, give it to Edi Cavani, pass him the ball and watch him score all the goals," was often heard at Old Trafford.

The signing of Cavani on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain was dubious. There were doubts over whether the 35-year-old could remain