Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford Friday, January 18Anthony Martial is close to agreeing to a new five-year contract with Manchester UnitedSky Sports claim there has been a breakthrough in discussions between the two partiesUnited are reportedly interested in Benfica’s attacking midfielder Joao FelixCeltic were dealt a blow in their chase of Scott McTominay19:30 UPDATE: Ousmane Dembele key to Philippe Coutinho’s future Ousmane Dembele could hold the key to Philippe Coutinho’s future at Barcelona, reports in Spain suggest. A few months ago, Dembele was seemingly on the verge of leaving Barcelona having been warned about his professionalism. The Frenchman has since established himself in Ernesto Valverde’s starting XI forcing Coutinho to play second-fiddle. Coutinho, 26, is said to be unhappy with his situation with reports linking him with a sensational move to Manchester United. Marca say that IF Dembele continues to impress and improve – then life for Coutinho will be very difficult.19:00 UPDATE: Anthony Martial contract latest Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing to a new five-year contract with Anthony Martial. Martial’s contract was due to end in the summer but towards the end of last year, Manchester United triggered a 12-month extension clause. And it now appears he is ready to commit his future to the club. Sky Sports claim there has been a breakthrough in discussions with Martial and his representatives after he rejected an offer in October. And the report says the 22-year-old is on the verge of signing a new five-year contract.18:30 UPDATE: Joao Felix bid rejected Benfica have reportedly rejected Liverpool’s offer for attacking midfielder Joao Felix, reports claim. Despite Jurgen Klopp announcing that incoming transfers were unlikely – Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha suggest otherwise. They claim Liverpool offered £61million for the 19-year-old talent, who has netted four goals in nine league appearances. Correio da Manha add that Premier League rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are also interested.18:00 UPDATE: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks Scott McTominay Celtic were dealt a blow in their chase of Scott McTominay by Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. McTominay has acquired interest from Scottish champions Celtic, according to the Daily Record, who believed they could fashion a loan deal. But Solskjaer has dampened speculation of McTominay, whose contract expires in June 2021, leaving. “Scott is working hard,” the interim boss said. “He’s a young boy that I believe in. We’re working on his contract. “With injuries, with [Marouane Fellaini] as well and the squad, I’m not too sure we’re going to have any movement at all.”
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