Alex Teixeira to Liverpool: Transfer news live - Manchester United 'transfer ban'; Alexandre Pato update; Chelsea news

Follow the latest transfer news and rumours after United manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly told he cannot sign any new players this month

Manchester Unitd manager Louis van Gaal is believed to have been told he cannot sign any players
Manchester Unitd manager Louis van Gaal is believed to have been told he cannot sign any players (Getty Images)

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is understood to have been informed that he cannot sign any new players this month with questions marks still surrounding his future at the club, while Liverpool remain in the hunt for Brazil striker Alexandre Pato but have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Alex Teixeira. Follow the latest here.

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Today's biggest transfer stories:
Liverpool make official £24.5m bid for Alex Teixeira
Pedro looking to leave Chelsea to return to Spain
Crystal Palace weigh up loan move for Bendtner

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