Brandon Williams signs new Manchester United contract

straight to your inboxManchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United, so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited.But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer was reluctant to make any substitutions in Manchester United's Europa League defeat to Sevilla due to the goalscoring threat of his front four.United lost from a winning position against Sevilla, who took the lead in the 78th minute through Luuk de Jong's tap-in, yet Solskjaer did not make any substitutions until the 87th minute.Marcus Rashford, Brandon Williams, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made way for Juan Mata, Daniel James, and Timothy Fosu-Mensah in a

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHis recall dominated the team news reaction and he made a solid save at his near post. Well beaten by Suso and Luuk de Jong.

straight to your inboxManchester United have joined Chelsea in the race for Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to strengthen the attacking options in his squad this summer with a winger and playmaker high on his wishlist, but the Norwegian has refused to rule out a move for a new defender.United struggled at left-back after Luke Shaw was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury, although Brandon Williams has performed

United Under-23s boss has overseen a dramatic improvement since taking the reins, assisted by former midfielder Quinton Fortune. And he has name-checked Brandon Williams, Ethan Laird, James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and Arnau Puigmal as players who embody the attacking and hard-working spirit of the academy sides.

Europa League last 16 second leg against LASK, when he came on at left-back for his 12th senior appearance of the season. But a loan move to the Bundesliga is imminent according to representative Erkan Alkan.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has picked players who have performed well in training and in Manchester United's most recent game, he confirmed ahead of tonight's quarter-final clash.United take on Copenhagen in Cologne looking to book their spot in the Europa League semi-final, where they could face either Sevilla or Wolves.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes he would not have been able to give Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as much playing time this season if Manchester United were in the Champions League.United were relegated to the Europa League after they finished sixth in 2018-19 but have already secured qualification for the Champions League next term after coming third in the Premier League.Greenwood, 18, scored his first career goal in the Europa League against Astana and has four in

straight to your inbox Brandon Williams believes the threat of being demoted back to Manchester United 's U-23 team keeps him motivated to stay in the first-team. Williams, 19, is the latest United academy graduate to make a mark in the senior side, making 34 appearances in all competitions this season.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United captain Harry Maguire's sharpness is maintained through regular playing time.Maguire was a surprise inclusion in the side which took on LASK Linz in the Europa League round-of-16 second leg, with United 5-0 up on aggregate as Solskjaer made nine changes.Brandon Williams and Maguire were the only players retained from the Premier League win over Leicester last month and Maguire has played every minute of United's 12 games since

straight to your inboxInter Milan have completed the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United and will formally announce the transfer on Thursday. The MEN revealed last week Inter were confident of completing a deal for Sanchez, 31, early in the transfer window and Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta confirmed the forward is now 'owned entirely' by Inter.

straight to your inboxManchester United academy signings Joe Hugill, Logan Pye, and Radek Vitek have started training with the club.United fought off competition from Arsenal and Tottenham to agree a £300,000 deal with Sunderland for striker Hugill, 16, and defender Pye, also 16, was previously at Sunderland as well. Vitek, 16, has arrived from Sigma Olomouc and is the latest Eastern European goalkeeper to join United's junior ranks after Ondrej Mastny, Matej Kovar and Alex Fojticek.

straight to your inboxAfter a third-place finish in the Premier League was clinched with a 2-0 win over Leicester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have been forgiven for feeling rather smug.Over the course of his tenure as Manchester United manager, pundits and fans alike have doubted the Norwegian. He was out of his depth, many said.

United struck with 20 minutes remaining to make it 14 games unbeaten, a run of form that has proved enough to rescue a season that was going nowhere in January. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot to ease United's nerves for the final 20 minutes, with Anthony Martial brought down as he raced through on goal, before Jesse Lingard sealed victory with the last kick of the game after Jonny Evans was sent-off for a bad challenge on Brandon Williams.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the fearlessness of academy duo Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood as the perfect ingredient for Manchester United.The teenagers could both play in today's winner-takes-all Champions League shootout, but rather than being inhibited by the occasion Solskjaer believes they will be emboldened by having the United DNA.The United manager wants his team to be fearless in their approach at Leicester City, despite having the comfort blanket of

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Brandon Williams would benefit from a loan move next season.Williams made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in September, featuring as a substitute during the EFL Cup win against Rochdale.