Gossip: United look towards youth

Sporting and Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 20, has spoken with Manchester United's Ruben Amorim about reuniting with his former manager at Old Trafford. (Metro)

Agent Jorge Mendes is trying to secure a major move for 17-year-old Sporting and Portugal Under-21s winger Geovany Quenda, with Manchester United a possible destination. (Teamtalk)

Rosenborg's Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan, 17, will not join Manchester United unless he is given assurances over first-team football. (Give Me Sport)

Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is keen to stay in the Premier League amid potential managerial opportunities at Southampton, Wolves and Crystal Palace. (Football Insider)

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