How former Manchester United star Tim Howard helped new Man City goalkeeper Zack Steffen

straight to your inbox Former Manchester United players Darren Fletcher and Andy Cole are both in favour of Ousmane Dembele potentially moving to Old Trafford. MEN Sport understands that United are not in the market to buy the forward from Barcelona and only view him as a potential emergency loan option should a deal for Jadon Sancho fail to materialise in the coming days.

straight to your inbox Deji Sotona has agreed to join French side OGC Nice after rejecting a new long-term contract with Manchester United. MEN Sport reported earlier this month Sotona turned down the offer of a three-year professional contract as he wanted a weekly salary just under five figures.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

straight to your inboxWith only one new signing in the summer transfer window you can understand why Manchester United might look to push the narrative of current players being like new arrivals.Dean Henderson's impressive debut against Luton Town in midweek was a statement of his talents ahead of a pivotal season in his career, with a fine reflex save late on a reminder of the pressure David de Dea is now under.The 23-year-old's return from Sheffield United has bolstered the depth at Old

straight to your inboxFerran Torres has been backed to be a Manchester City matchwinner by Kevin De Bruyne.Pep Guardiola was delighted to bring in the 20-year-old winger from Valencia, seen as a replacement for Leroy Sane thanks to his pace and willingness to run at defenders.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United player Ravel Morrison has joined ADO Den Haag, the club have confirmed.The 27-year-old became a free agent this summer after Sheffield United turned down the chance to renew his contract at the club.Morrison ended up just making four appearances for the Blades before going on loan to Middlesbrough.ADO Den Haag will be hoping to get the best out of the playmaker and tweeted the announcement of his signing today, explaining: "Creative midfielder Ravel

Manchester City captain by the rest of the squad and backroom staff.The Brazil international, who was handed a one-year contract extension after impressing as a stand-in centre back last season, has inherited the armband from the departed David Silva.The 35-year-old was picked out by his teammates after last season being one of the “assistant” captains, along with Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne.Fernandinho could start as City kick-off the new Premier League season at Wolves, with Aymeric

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United endured a 'bitter' end to last season but there is a bullish mood in the squad due to their domestic form.United went out of the Europa League in the semi-finals to Sevilla, having lost at the last four stage of the League Cup and the FA Cup in another trophyless season.The club have not gone this long without silverware since the late 80s but United are unbeaten in the Premier League since the 2-0 home defeat to Burnley on

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering a move for Valencia defensive midfielder Uros Racic, according to reports.Following the arrival of playmaker Donny van de Beek from Ajax, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more transfers before the window comes to a close on October 5.Attacking signings remain the priority for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he hopes to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders, with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho

Donny van de Beek both arriving in his attacking midfield position.

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen thinks the introduction of new blood to the squad will give the Blues a boost heading into the new season.The USA international is one of three new faces in the squad as they prepare for next week’s trip to Wolves – and is set to make his debut in the Carabao Cup later that week.Manager Pep Guardiola is yet to address the squad, as he has been forced to self-isolate following a trip to Barcelona and has not been involved in

straight to your inboxZack Steffen is set to make his Manchester City debut in the Carabao Cup third round next week.But the Blues’ newcomer is in no rush to make a first team place his own, and acknowledges that Ederson is the man in possession.USA national team keeper Steffen has replaced Claudio Bravo as number two at the Etihad Stadium and has been training with the squad since they returned a fortnight ago.The management at City want Steffen to push Brazil international Ederson – he is a

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, 12 September. United confirm three new arrivalsManchester United have confirmed the signings of two Spanish youngsters - Barcelona’s Marc Jurado and Alvaro Fernandez of Real Madrid.

straight to your inboxLouis van Gaal says there will be a 'question mark' over Memphis Depay if he joins Barcelona. New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is said to have earmarked former Manchester United winger Depay as a possible attacking reinforcement with Luis Suarez expected to leave and Philippe Coutinho set to take on an attacking midfield role.

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood is training separately at Manchester United's training ground as part of the standard bubble induction process.Greenwood, 18, returned to the Carrington training complex on Thursday afternoon after he was removed from the England squad for breaking COVID-19 protocols.The MEN understands Greenwood spent around an hour at Carrington doing fitness work on Thursday and the club hope he can start training with the first-team squad early next week.

straight to your inbox Hannibal Mejbri's air guitar celebration after giving Manchester United Under-21s the lead at Salford City ended with a flourish, which was apt for a player who continues to hit all the right notes on the pitch. The 17-year-old's quick feet and even quicker finish drew words of appreciation from Gary Neville, on co-commentary for the Salford City website, and it set the tone for a fine performance from the midfielder.

English footballer hosting a house party but instructing their guests to leave phones outside to prevent any evidence surfacing. To this day, no pictures or videos have emerged from the gathering and no-one will ever know how many guests tested positive for COVID-19."Some think they are superhuman," an agent said at the time.

Manchester United star, who earlier this year forced Boris Johnson into a spectacular U-turn over extending free school meals into the summer holidays, responded to a comment made by MP for Thirsk and Malton Kevin Hollinrake.

straight to your inbox Oliver Denham has become the latest Manchester United youngster to leave, joining Cardiff City. Defender Denham, 18, only made three starts for the Under-18s in the league over the last two seasons and has moved to the Championship club a year after the released United academy graduate Thomas Sang joined Cardiff.The agency that represents Denham confirmed: "Deal done.