Man Utd transfer round-up: Erik ten Hag listens to Roy Keane advice as clearout planned

Manchester United are enjoying a good season under Erik ten Hag but their 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday is a reminder of why they need to be active in the transfer market

Manchester United fans are still reeling form their agonising defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag's side suffered a 3-2 loss thanks to Eddie Nketiah's last-minute winner. The result leaves United fourth in the Premier League table - 11 points behind the Gunners having played a game more. That could encourage Ten Hag to re-enter the transfer market.

The Red Devils have already signed Jack Butland from Crystal Palace and Wout Weghorst from Burnley - both on loan deals - this month. Yet there is still time to get another deal over the line. Here are the latest transfer rumours from Old Trafford.

Roy Keane has told Ten Hag he needs to bring in better players to compete with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Keane's damning criticism of United came after Sunday's game and could force Ten Hag into action. The ex-skipper told Sky Sports: "United have made progress but at the end of the game, I'm looking at (Luke) Shaw still at left-back - there are questions over him.

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"[Aaron] Wan-Bissaka, Fred, [Scott] McTominay - it's like Manchester United haven't moved on from the problems in the past. I'm not blaming them as it was a tough game, give credit to Arsenal. It was a reality check. I still think United are well short."

Keane added: "When the going got tough you are looking at the bench and it wasn't great. For all the money United have spent they are still well short. I think they are certs for top four, maybe win a cup, but in terms of competing for league titles there is a way to go."

It appears Ten Hag agrees with Keane's theory, as United are interested in signing France international Axel Disasi from Monaco.

That's according to French outlet Telefoot, who claim United have made contact with the defender's current employers. Disasi, 24, was part of Didier Deschamps' squad that reached the World Cup final in December, as they lost on penalties to Argentina.

Disasi made history at the tournament in Qatar by becoming the first France international to make his senior debut during a World Cup since 1966. He came through the ranks at Paris FC before joining Reims in 2016 and Monaco four years later.

Disasi has gone on to play more than 100 games for the French giants since his most recent transfer. It is believed Bayern Munich are also interested in his services.

Brandon Williams is open to leaving United before the transfer window slams shut, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The 22-year-old full-back has featured just once under Ten Hag this season and spent last term on loan at Norwich, as the Canaries were relegated from the Premier League. He was unavailable for the first four months of this season due to an injury.

Williams is capable of playing down both the left and the right, but Ten Hag has cover in those positions. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is battling Diogo Dalot, who is close to a return to fitness, at right-back - while Tyrell Malacia has deputised for Luke Shaw at left-back.

Williams has played 51 senior games for United since making his debut in September 2019. It is unclear which clubs are interested in signing him at this stage.