Manchester United joined Arsenal in the race to sign Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo. (Mirror) The Reds are also set to rival Paris St-Germain for Napoli and Georgia forward Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia, 23.

Arsenal have approached Manchester United over a potential deal for Marcus Rashford, according to reports in Italy. United are open to selling Rashford this month after he publicly indicated in December that he is looking to leave Old Trafford in order to find a ‘new challenge’.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has singled out Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard for praise ahead of their FA Cup third-round tie on Sunday. Neither team can afford a defeat, as it would be damaging.