Manchester United evening headlines as Traore approach is made and Smalling set for Roma switch

Blake Lively might start wearing her director's cap more often!ET spoke to the 34-year-old actress on the red carpet at Michael Kors' Fall-Winter 2022 show at New York Fashion Week Tuesday night where she spoke about her recent Academy of Country Music Awards nominations and showing up for the beloved designer.«Academy of Country Music was not on my vision board,» Lively admitted about two ACM nominations for producing directing the music video for Taylor Swift's track, «I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version).»As far as what or who she'd like to direct next, Blake's undecided, though she might have another Queen B in mind.«Oh my gosh, I don't know, I don't know. Tell Beyoncé to stop calling me!» Lively joked.On a more serious note, Blake, who attended the show with her sister, Robyn, shared why it was so important for her to be at Kors' show.«I mean honestly, Michael was the first person to invite me to any fashion event, and he always shows up for me, so, I think that's one of the best things you can do in life for people, show up,»  star shared.Blake wowed in a powder blue sequined two-piece bra and skirt set which she paired with a matching blazer jacket, powder blue heels and metallic white clutch. She wore her long, blonde locks down and in loose waves, only breaking her monochromatic look to rock a bold, red lip.It was an important show for Robyn, too, who said she last attended Kors' show three years ago on Valentine's Day.«I couldn't miss it, is just so special for me because I don't get to do this very often, but I did come with you how many years ago, I think it was like three years ago,» she said.

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The Brazilian left-back agreed a transfer to Old Trafford worth an initial £13.6illion plus add-ons and was unveiled by United on deadline day, after passing a medical. His arrival came the day after Dalot's loan exit to AC Milan on a season-long deal, with United also selling Chris Smalling to Roma as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reshaped his defence.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have agreed to sell Chris Smalling to Roma for a fee rising to £18.1million. United have received £13.6m up front for Smalling, 30, and could be due up to £4.5m in add-ons.

Edinson Cavani, with both players completing their medicals yesterday and signing their contracts today.But a right-winger has been United's priority throughout this transfer window and they are running out of time to secure a deal, with top target Jadon Sancho now looking almost certain to remain at Borussia Dortmund.United had identified France international Ousmane Dembele as a realistic alternative to Sancho, but they've so far been unable to agree a deal with Barcelona, with United only interested in a loan move.Players could also leave Old Trafford today, with Chris Smalling the most likely departure, although his move to Roma has still not been completed.Our senior football writer Tyrone Marshall will be here to answer your questions

straight to your inboxManchester United are unlikely to move for a centre-back on deadline day despite their disastrous start to the Premier League season.United have conceded 11 goals in their first three games - their worst in the Premier League era - but the MEN understands United's failure to sell any of their centre-backs has prevented them from strengthening the department. Chris Smalling is still expected to complete a permanent move to Roma before tonight's 11pm deadline but United are saddled with Marcos Rojo and the injured Phil Jones.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, October 3.Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has today travelled to Italy to complete a loan move to Italian side AC Milan.MEN Sport understands the 21-year-old arrived early at Carrington on Saturday morning and spent around 30 minutes at the training ground before departing for Milan to secure his switch.Dalot has played just once in the Premier League for the Reds in the last 16 months.

straight to your inbox Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot is due to fly to Italy today ahead of completing a loan move to AC Milan. The MEN understands Dalot, 21, arrived early at United's Carrington training complex on Saturday morning before the rest of his teammates and only spent 30 minutes on the premises before leaving.

Jadon Sancho saga continues to rumble on, while United are keen to sign left-back Alex Telles and young winger Amad Traore. There's continued talk about Ousmane Dembele, though United would only consider him as an emergency loan option.There could also be squad departures in the final days of the window, with Andreas Pereira heading for Italy and talks continuing for Chris Smalling to make a permanent move to Roma.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are delighted to see Diogo Dalot involved against Brighton. Just four days on from United's 3-2 win over Brighton in the Premier League, the Reds are back at the Amex tonight to compete in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their team news for the Carabao Cup encounter against Brighton on Wednesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made 10 changes from the side which beat the same opposition in the Premier League last weekend, with Dean Henderson returning in place of David de Gea in goal.United have also made changes in defence with Eric Bailly partnered by Victor Lindelof, who is the only player to retain his place from Saturday's 3-2 win, while Diogo Dalot and Brandon Williams have been chosen in the two full-back roles.Summer signing Donny van de Beek gets only his second start in midfield where he is joined by Fred and Scott McTominay.Up front there are also fresh legs with Juan Mata, Daniel James and

straight to your inboxManchester United are holding talks with various clubs ahead of the European transfer window closing on October 5. United are currently in talks with Porto regarding a move for Brazilian left-back Alex Telles , while there is still potential the club can strike a record deal for priority target Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inboxManchester United's FIFA 21 player ratings have today been confirmed in full, with every player's new FUT 21 rating confirmed. It had already been confirmed by EA during the top 100 highest rated players release that Bruno Fernandes is the highest-rated United player on FUT 21, followed by Paul Pogba, David De Gea and Marcus Rashford, with new signing Donny van de Beek rated at 83 overall.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are worried that allowing Diogo Dalot to leave the club permanently could come back to haunt them.The Portuguese is way down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having failed to make the matchday squad for United's opening two league fixtures.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are holding various discussions in an attempt to secure more signings before the transfer deadline next week. United are continuing talks with Porto over a possible deal for Brazilian left-back Alex Telles and have just six days to pull off a British record deal for priority target Jadon Sancho.Telles, 27, has entered the last year of his Porto contract and his valuation is understood to be a sticking point in negotiations, as Telles can sign a pre-contract deal with any club in January.Chris Smalling is available for transfer and his potential sale would give United leverage to conclude a quick deal for Telles but they have not received an acceptable offer for Smalling.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have enough quality at centre half despite another porous defensive performance at Brighton.United conceded twice in their remarkable 3-2 victory at the Amex Stadium that was clinched with a 100th-minute penalty that was awarded after the game had ended. Brighton hit the woodwork five times in a luckless defeat and United have now conceded five goals in their first two Premier League matches when last season they took six games to ship the same amount.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has all but confirmed Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are training separately from the Manchester United first-team as they have asked to leave the club.The MEN revealed earlier this month Rojo and Smalling are training in their own bubble at United's Carrington training complex amid the possibility they could depart before deadline day on October 5.Rojo and Smalling, both aged 30, usually report around two hours before the first-team squad members arrive for their main session at Carrington.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Friday 25 September.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not shut the door on the idea of Chris Smalling returning into the first-team fold at Old Trafford, but suggested it would be difficult.The Norwegian was asked about the defender’s future, which appears to be in limbo, after he impressed on loan at Roma last season."Different things need to happen, then," Solskjaer responded. "So let's wait and see if there is that change.

United face the Seagulls in the Premier League's early Saturday kick off at the Amex Stadium, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likely to make changes from the side that lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last week.Van de Beek, Bailly and Mason Greenwood could all come into the league side, having impressed against Luton in United's midweek Carabao Cup win. Scott McTominay, Victor Lindelof and Daniel James could all make way.Solskjaer hinted that a fully fit Bailly is a big boost for United amid creeping doubts over the club's options at centre-back.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer rhapsodized about Eric Bailly when asked about the possibility of Manchester United moving for a centre-back before deadline day.United are believed to be open to reinforcing at centre half with Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo preparing for possible transfers, Phil Jones injured and Axel Tuanzebe not match-fit.Solskjaer started Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in last week's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace and Lindelof was culpable for all three goals. Bailly made his first start of the season in the Carabao Cup victory at Luton Town, where the 18-year-old Teden Mengi was an unused substitute.

MEN Sport understands the position is not a priority for United this summer, they have been heavily linked with players such as RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano and could be in the market for a centre-back if they offload some of their current defenders. Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones are all surplus to requirements at the club right now.

straight to your inboxManchester United have officially added Teden Mengi to their first-team squad. The MEN revealed last week Mengi, 18, had been promoted to the senior squad and the United website has uploaded his profile to the first-team section.

straight to your inboxUnited yet to receive sufficient Smalling bid - SolskjaerManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that the club is yet to receive a satisfactory bid for defender Chris Smalling.Smalling spent last season on loan at Roma and both he and the Italian club are keen on making the move permanent before the summer window closes.The 30-year-old, who is currently training away from the first-team squad at Carrington, was not involved in United’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton Town on Tuesday night. “At the moment, we've not had any bids up to the level that we want," said Solskjaer .

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists Harry Maguire does not need a rest after he started his 18th consecutive match for Manchester United.Maguire was the only survivor from the weekend's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Luton Town, where United started their Carabao Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory.United have eight centre halves in their first-team squad but Phil Jones is injured, Axel Tuanzebe is not match-fit and Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are not under consideration for selection amid possible transfers.

straight to your inboxManchester United have not received what they deem to be an acceptable offer to sell Chris Smalling.Smalling, 30, is training away from the first-team squad at Carrington ahead of a possible transfer before deadline day on October 5, having excelled on loan at Roma last season.Roma and Smalling are keen to finalise a permanent move but the centre-back is contracted to United until 2022 and could still end the window at the club."At the moment, we've not had any bids up to the level that we want," Solskjaer said.