Man Utd transfer news: Lewandowski and Alcantara raids, Martial update, Shaw speaks out

MANCHESTER UNITED transfer news, Starsport brings you all the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford.

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a double swoop for Bayern Munich duo Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara.

The Independent say Jose Mourinho is trying to snare the Bundesliga duo before the transfer window slams shut.

Lewandowski has previously discussed leaving Bayern, suggesting that he wants to try his hand in another league after eight years in the Bundesliga.

Real Madrid have been hotly tipped to compete for his services.

Thiago is another player Los Blancos have expressed an interest in but Mourinho is hoping to hijack his former side’s plans.

Mourinho has indicated that Anthony Martial could still have a future at Old Trafford.
With Alexis Sanchez out of action during United's pre-seaosn tour of the USA due to his visa woes, Martial has a chance to shine.

He said: “It will be important for us to work with [Juan] Mata, Alexis, Martial which we think will be the players to have in attack for the start of the season.

“No [Romelu] Lukaku no [Jesse] Lingard, no [Marcus] Rashford, if Alexis isn’t working with us for 10/15 days it will be very bad.”

Luke Shaw is ready to prove his worth at Manchester United this season despite reports linking him with a move away.

The England international has been plagued by form and fitness issues in recent year but is looking to bounce back.

"There are opportunities for all the players, not just me," Shaw said.

"I look at it like that. The next five games are about fitness. I want to prove to the manager that I can be in his team.

“When everyone comes back, I still want to be the first name on the team-sheet. It's time for me to show him I can be in the team.”