🚨Manchester United have streamlined their scouting system to ten first-team scouts.

Christopher Vivell, the director of recruitment, has been empowered to oversee United's recruitment network since he arrived at the club last year.

United's scouting network was once so bloated it was in excess of 100 scouts but dozens have left the club across the two rounds of redundancies over the past 12 months.

Armand Benneker, Marco de Sisti, Roy Beukenkamp, Giuseppe Antonaccio, Ben McFarlan, Jose Mayorga, John Lambert, Norbert Düwel, Steve Head and Nicolas Cinalli are all still listed as United-employed first team scouts.

United sources say they want Vivell to take ownership of the reduced scouting network after years of poor business in the transfer market.

The strategy follows the trend of several clubs scaling back their in-person scouting network in favour of recruitment analysts. Brighton, widely acclaimed for their recruitment strategy, let go of the majority of their scouts last year due to their dependence on a bespoke data model that owner Tony Bloom relies on. [Samuelluckhurst] #MUFC

🚨Garnacho and Rashford rarely linked up on the pitch, never mind off it. Garnacho pinched Rashford's place on the left wing. One of Rashford's inner circle dubbed him a "f*****g Ronaldo wannabe". Now they are "brothers".

In all probability, neither player literally posted or commented. Rashford's brother, Dwaine Maynard, accidentally sent a tweet intended for Rashford's Twitter account from the DN May Sports agency he runs in September 2021. Having interviewed Rashford, a thoughtful talker, his often banal captions never sound like something he would ever say.

They were close on the morning of December 15, when both were training at Carrington having been dropped from the squad for the Manchester derby. [samuelluckhurst] #MUFC

🚨Manchester United’s players will return to training from week commencing July 7.

Remains to be seen if there are individual plans for Antony, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford etc as they seek moves away. [NathSalt1] #MUFC

🚨 Manchester United has inquired about Christopher Nkunku, but no formal talks have begun. It’s unclear if they will pursue this option soon. #MUFC [Tanziloic]

🚨💣 MAJOR BREAKING: Manchester United have now improved their offer to Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo to over £60m.

Talks have accelerated in the past few days and will continue this week.

[JacobsBen, alex_crook]

🚨@Chealsea and Manchester United are weighing up the possibility of trying to send Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho in opposite directions this summer. [Matt_Law_DT] #MUFC

📲 Lisandro Martinez via Instagram ❤️😁

🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Jonny Evans is to stay at United after agreeing new role on staff. He will look after youth loans, helping place players at clubs + offering them support through the process. #MUFC [lauriewhitwell]

🚨Jonny Evans’ football experience is seen as vital to keep at United, The club sees him as a valuable asset for his character, professionalism, and experience of winning trophies, and feels a role in bridging the pathway between academy and senior football suits him. [lauriewhitwell]

🚨 Mason Mount, not planning to leave Man United despite reports in recent hours.

He’s focusing on staying fit, do pre-season work at his best and stay to work full season with Rúben Amorim.[Fabrizio Romano]

🚨 Manchester United are confident they can reach an agreement with Brentford on Mbeumo's valuation and payment structure to add him Amorim's squad before the pre-season tour of the United States. [RobDawsonESPN] #MUFC

🚨 Manchester United have submitted new proposal for Bryan Mbeumo who remains priority target.

The proposal was sent over the weekend and it’s in excess of £60m, discussions continue with Brentford.

Mbeumo keeps giving priority to Man United.[Fabrizio Romano]

Our #UWCL second qualifying round semi-final has been confirmed 😤🔥

The Reds will face PSV Eindhoven in Group One 🏆

❤️ Massive congratulations to Diogo Dalot and his wife, Claudia!

🚨 | AS Monaco’s pursuit of André Onana has hit a MAJOR stumbling block over personal terms.

Onana's salary and bonus package are out of Monaco's reach, leaving a deal looking EXTREMELY UNLIKELY at this stage of the window.

[mcgrathmike]

Manchester United have held talks with the representatives of Club Brugge midfielder Ardon Jashari. @Milan are currently leading the race after submitting an opening £25.6m offer. Club Brugge are requesting a £34m package in order to agree to a sale. [RyanTaylorSport] #MUFC

🚨 JUST IN: @BarcelonaEn are still keen on a loan move for Marcus Rashford even if they sign Nico Williams.

#MUFC [JamieJackson]

🚨 NEW: United are also struggling to drum up suitors for Tyrell Malacia, who also spent the second half of last season on loan. Despite ending the campaign as a Eredivisie winner at PSV, there is no firm interest in the left-back.

#MUFC [mjcritchley]

🚨 | #mufc's initial fee with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo has been AGREED.

Now, the clubs are discussing add-ons that may take the overall deal close to Brentford's £65m valuation. [JamieJackson]