Alaves chief explains why Facundo Pellistri was loaned from Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day for freeRomelu Lukaku has revealed his love of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after their brief stint together at Manchester United.The Belgian forward spent nine months under Solskjaer's management at Old Trafford after the Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho in December 2018.Lukaku was subsequently sold to Inter Milan in Solskjaer's first summer as manager, but the 27-year-old still holds his former boss in high regards.In a Twitter Q&A, Lukaku was asked his views on how

straight to your inbox every day for freeJonathan Barnett, Jack Grealish's agent, has explained his process for helping clients decide on a new club.Manchester United earmarked Grealish as one of their top targets last summer but the coronavirus pandemic coupled with Aston Villa's surprise avoidance of relegation scuppered any hopes of a deal, before the England international penned a new contract at Villa Park.In comments that provide an insight into how Barnett operates, he revealed how agents

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will decide on whether Amad makes his full debut after the Premier League visit of Newcastle on Sunday.Recent signing Amad, 18, made his United bow as an 83rd minute substitute in the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad in Turin and United host the Spanish side in the return leg next Thursday.Solskjaer made five changes for the away leg but is likely to rotate even more with United in a virtually

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Adnan Januzaj needed a change of scenery from Manchester United and has been justified in moving to Real Sociedad.United will be reacquainted with the Belgian this Thursday night when they face Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie. The two-legged affair sees Januzaj, now 26, face the side with whom he made his breakthrough in the 2013/14 campaign under David Moyes.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood was substituted in the second-half against West Ham because Manchester United are managing his game-time.Greenwood, 19, has started in six of United's last seven matches but was replaced by Edinson Cavani in the 86th minute, much to the surprise of many observers who felt he had performed better than fellow forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.Martial was starting for the first time in four games but failed to score while

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 'very pleased' for the Glazer family that their NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is involved in this weekend's Super Bowl.The Bucs beat the Green Bay Packers to secure their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2003 win and Sunday's game will be staged at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.The Glazers have owned United since their hostile takeover in May 2005, with Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were ecstatic on social media after Jesse Lingard scored twice for West Ham United on debut.The Englishman joined the Hammers for the remainder of the season after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will not make any deadline day signings and will add Phil Jones to their Premier League squad for the second half of the season.United have placed an emphasis on outgoings in the winter window, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah sold to Bayer Leverkusen and Marcos Rojo expected to complete a permanent switch to Boca Juniors.Jesse Lingard has joined West Ham on loan and teenage forward Facundo Pellistri has been loaned to La Liga strugglers Alaves

direct to your inboxManchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri has joined Deportivo Alaves on loan, both teams have confirmed. The Uruguayan wide man joined United in the summer from his boyhood team Penarol and has made a handful of Under-23 appearances this season and trained with the first team on occasion.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has joined West Ham United on loan for the remainder of the season in order to get game time.Lingard has slipped out of first-team contention this season, making just three appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season in cup competitions. The 28-year-old sealed a temporary move to east London on Thursday and will link up with his former United manager David Moyes at the Premier League club.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has broken his silence after being racially abused on social media following the side's 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United.Tuanzebe made his first Premier League start for United since October 2019 at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, but the night turned sour for the centre-back with what happened following the game.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been reacting to a moment in the second half of Wednesday's loss to Sheffield United which perfectly highlighted the difference in work ethic of Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial during the game. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Blades at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United missed out on the chance to return to the top of the table after losing at home to Sheffield United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 2-1 to the Blades at Old Trafford to remain one point behind Manchester City in second place, with the leaders also having a game in hand.

straight to your inbox every day for free Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has spoken of his delight after his side produced a 'special' performance to beat a 'fabulous' Manchester United on Wednesday night. Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke secured an unlikely win for the Blades at Old Trafford as they took full advantage of an awful display from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have bemoaned the inconsistency in the officiating at Old Trafford after Anthony Martial saw a goal ruled out against Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went into half time 1-0 down after Kean Bryan's controversial opener for the Premier League's bottom club.David de Gea failed to meet a corner kick which allowed the Sheffield United defender to head home, although replays showed Billy Sharp pushed the goalkeeper as he

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are not happy about Man City’s second goal against West Brom.Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead at The Hawthorns thanks to a strike from Ilkay Gundogan, before Joao Cancelo added a second before the half-hour mark.Gundogan later added a third for City, before Riyad Mahrez scored a fourth in first-half stoppage time in a frantic first half, but it was the second goal which attracted the most controversy.As Bernardo Silva was played

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire has dismissed suggestions that Manchester United's dressing room lacks leaders after criticism aimed at the squad earlier in the season. After struggling at the start of the 2020/21 campaign, questions were asked about the character of United's squad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe games are still coming thick and fast and Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday as Sheffield United visit Old Trafford.United go into the game full of confidence after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and having not lost in the Premier League in 13 matches.The players were back in training at the start of the week ahead of the Blades' visit.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held talks with Donny van de Beek about his role in the squad before their midweek win over Fulham.The Dutchman's lack of game time has been a talking point amongst supporters and the media after signing from Ajax for £40million in the summer.Van de Beek currently finds himself fifth choice at Old Trafford, behind Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred, which has seen him used as a late substitute

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have responded to Frank Lampard's sacking at Chelsea.The former England international and Derby County boss was relieved of his duties by Roman Abramovic on Monday morning and is expected to be replaced by Thomas Tuchel.