Alan Shearer asks question of Manchester United board in transfer window

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans want to see much more of Juan Mata and Donny van de Beek playing together after the pair helped turn the team's fortunes around against Newcastle.United returned to Premier League action on Saturday following the international break hoping for a big reaction after suffering a devastating 6-1 defeat at the hands of Tottenham last time out.Things got off to an auspicious start after just two minutes, however, as Luke Shaw inadvertently

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have voiced their frustration over the team news vs Newcastle United.The Reds are back in action tonight at St James' Park as they look to improve upon a poor start to the season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men lost 6-1 at home to Tottenham before the international break and the Norwegian has chosen to change it up for the clash with Newcastle.Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles are all on the bench and it's safe to say this news

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have named Dayot Upamecano as the centre-back they want the club to sign the most.Although Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo were all signed on transfer deadline day, as well as the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek, it was still an underwhelming window from United.Not only was top target Jadon Sancho not signed despite months of posturing but the club also didn't bring in a new centre-back, which looks

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans disagree with Paul Scholes' view that Anthony Martial "conned" supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Martial to become the club's central forward and the Frenchman rewarded his faith by posting the best scoring numbers of his career, finding the back of the net 23 times in 48 appearances in all competitions.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have voiced how unimpressed they are with the club's summer transfer business after the window closed last week.Thousands of United fans responded to the MEN's survey asking for their thoughts on the window.After Donny van de Beek signed in the summer, three players came through the door on deadline day, with Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri all joining the Reds.A deal was also agreed for Atalanta's Amad Diallo on

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans believe that new signings Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani, as well as Dean Henderson, make up the club's strongest XI following their summer transfer business.The transfer window finally came to a close on Monday and United managed to salvage their summer by securing the services of four new players, following the earlier addition of Donny van de Beek, before the 11pm deadline.Top target Jadon Sancho, wasn't amongst them but United

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, October 7.Manchester United believe Edinson Cavani will miss the trip to Newcastle as he remains in self-isolation after arriving in the UK.The news comes as a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he adjusts to the absence of Anthony Martial.The Frenchman was sent-off against Tottenham Hotspur and will serve the first of his three-game ban against the Magpies at St James’ Park on October

sealed a deadline day swoop for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani, who arrived on a free transfer having left the French side in the summer. The 33-year-old signed an initial one-year deal at United, with the option for a second year.

straight to your inboxManchester United’s summer transfer activity has yielded two big name arrivals ahead of the closure of the transfer window, with Dutch international Donny van de Beek arriving in a £35m move from Ajax and Alex Telles joining from Porto for £13.6m.With links to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho finishing in a dead end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, the Reds marquee deadline day signing looks to be free agent Edinson Cavani.However, with the international transfer window

to complete a deal for free agent Cavani, who left Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Uruguay international, 33, will arrive at Old Trafford on a short-term deal, with the main financial outlay being agents' fees and the player's wages.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see a partnership of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly in defence against Tottenham on Sunday.United have had a mixed start to the season, with their opening day 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace being followed up with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brighton.The defending from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in both games, however, was far from ideal.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer drops hint over Van de Beek positionManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted Donny van de Beek has the potential to be used on the left side of a front three after an impressive showing against Brighton."He’s got very high footballing intelligence and tactically he’s gone through the Ajax system.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Donny van de Beek and Dean Henderson start tonight's Carabao Cup clash against Brighton.United faced the Seagulls last weekend in the Premier League, winning in dramatic fashion late into injury time thanks to a penalty from Bruno Fernandes.Brighton hit the woodwork five times and United's performance did little to appease supporters who were concerned following the opening day defeat against Crystal Palace.With a crucial game against Jose

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 inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 28 September.United fans call for Van de Beek decisionManchester United fans have expressed their desire to see Donny van de Beek start ahead of Paul Pogba in the club’s next Premier League game. Van de Beek is yet to start a league game for the Reds despite scoring against Crystal Palace after being summoned from the bench.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is closing in on a move to Lazio, according to reports.Although things could still change in the week remaining of the transfer window it has, so far, been a disappointing summer for United, with Donny van de Beek the only new arrival.It appears that the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic has limited United's ability to spend big money and unable as yet to sign top targets, such as Jadon Sancho.Yet funds could be raised

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have shared a transfer theory around Alex Telles after noticing what he did following the 3-2 victory over Brighton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secured all three points in the most dramatic style in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot after the final whistle had been blown.That result provided a boost following the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend but there is still work to be done, with new signings on

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to target Dayot Upamecano in the final week of the transfer window. Whilst the former United defender is a big fan of main target Jadon Sancho, he feels the England attacker would not strengthen Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the same way a new centre-back would.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see five changes to the team that was defeated by Crystal Palace last weekend for the Premier League clash against Brighton.