Ex-Manchester City and Tottenham midfielder has say on impending Wigan Athletic takeover and season so far

straight to your inbox every day, freeGary Neville has questioned the timing of reported plans to form a new European Premier League - calling it "another wound for football".Manchester United and Liverpool are reported to be in talks about joining the proposed competition.

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly leading 'bombshell' talks about joining a new European Premier League.Sky News reports that the FIFA-backed tournament would involve Europe's biggest football clubs and "reshape the sport's global landscape".Clubs from England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain are said to be in negotiations about becoming founder members of the league.Up to five English clubs could be involved, with United and Liverpool, along with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City

straight to your inboxBarcelona are considering a January move for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia.Garcia, 19, has told City he will not extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, October 16.United extend Pogba contract Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension in Paul Pogba’s contract.

straight to your inboxManchester City are set to keep hold of the majority of their young prospects for the opening months of the season. A number of academy players have already headed out on loan to clubs across Europe, with Dutch side NAC Breda and Spanish club Girona popular destinations given their partnerships with the club.

hereThe man, who has not been named, is believed to be from Heywood in Rochdale, which has registered 919 positive coronavirus cases in the last week, a rise of 29 per cent on the week before.A statement from GMP said: "On Sunday 11 October 2020, police received a report that a man had allegedly breached Covid-19 restrictions by travelling to and from Spain via Manchester Airport whilst displaying symptoms linked to Covid-19."An investigation is underway."Anyone with information is asked to

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are planning a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next summer - according to reports in Spain.United were linked with a host of defenders during the summer transfer window but did not sign a central defender.

straight to your inboxManchester City are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland next summer - according to reports.Haaland joined Dortmund in January on the back of a blistering run of form for RB Salzburg and his extraordinary performances have continued in the Bundesliga.Despite only recently moving to the German side, rumours continue to circulate that he could make an early exit, with Manchester United and Real Madrid mentioned as potential suitors.However, Spanish

straight to your inboxThe agent of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has discussed Manchester City's failed attempt to secure a transfer in the summer after the Spanish side blocked a move.City 's approach for the 21-year-old was addressed by Sevilla director Monchi, who also doubted claims that Kounde had reached an agreement with the Premier League side regarding personal terms.

Manchester United midfielder has less than 12 months remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, though United have the option of extending it by a year until June 2022. Pogba has previously hinted he would like to play for the Spanish giants and in the summer of 2019 he spoke publicly about the desire for "a new challenge", amid interest from Madrid and Juventus.

straight to your inboxBarcelona manager Ronald Koeman has provided an update on the future of Ousmane Dembele.The Reds have no intention of signing the 23-year-old on a permanent deal this summer but could make a loan move for the Barcelona forward.United are expected to make a last-ditch move for long-time transfer target Jadon Sancho before the summer deadline but Dembele could be an alternative.Barcelona have denied they are in talks with United but the Spanish giants may be forced to offload

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says it is a huge honour to play alongside a 'legend' like Manchester United teammate Juan Mata.The Dutch midfielder has struck up a good understanding with Mata since he joined the club from Ajax in the summer transfer window.Mata and Van de Beek were both brought into the United line up for the Carabao Cup victory over Brighton on Wednesday night with the creative duo playing crucial roles in the 3-0 win.The Spanish midfielder set-up Scott McTominay for

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Juan Mata's experience is proving to be a vital ingredient for his young Manchester United squad.

Manchester United’s stance on Ousmane Dembele Manchester United are not interested in buying Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele on a permanent deal, reports Samuel Luckhurst .

Jose Mourinho's side.Reguilon was beaten all ends up by fellow Spaniard Cesar Azpilicueta as he rashly dived into a tackle in the 19th minuteIt proved costly as seconds later, Timo Werner opened the scoring with his first goals since joining the Blues from RB Leipzig.This prompted quite a reaction from United fans on Twitter. Here's what some had to say...@thereddevilway: Reguilon getting sent to the shops.

straight to your inboxManchester City striker Nabil Touaizi has joined Espanyol in a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old has joined the La Liga Segunda division side on a four-year deal, returning to Spain after nearly three years at City.

straight to your inboxManchester United have reportedly ruled out a move for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele in the summer window.MEN Sport understands Jadon Sancho remains United's priority target but time is running out to complete a deal for the Borussia Dortmund star which could force the club to seek alternatives.Dembele, 23, has been heavily linked with an exit as Ronald Koeman continues to clear out his squad and various reports in Spain claimed United were accelerating their transfer

straight to your inboxFerran Torres is not interested in a season of adaptation as he prepares to make his Manchester City debut at Wolves.Torres, a summer signing from Valencia, comes highly rated and having just made his senior international debut for Spain.