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United missing out on his transfer despite registering serious interest. United scouts watched Haaland and were keen on a move, though the fact Haaland is represented by controversial super-agent Mino Raiola, plus a number of proposed add-ons in the deals, forced the Old Trafford club to pull out.  Haaland previously worked with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde and has spoken effusively about the United boss.

Manchester Evening News: "He always helped me in school - always sticking up for me. "He was like my big brother."Others have been paying tribute on social media.

straight to your inbox"It wasn't a case of 'look at this kid', it was 'sign this kid'."Jorge Alvial had no second thoughts in his mind about risking his reputation and breaking club protocol when he urged Manchester United to pursue a move for Christian Pulisic.United's former international scout had closely monitored Pulisic ever since the player's father, Mark, phoned him and asked him to come and take a look at his son, a silky winger who was on another level to any other hopeful teenage boy

16-year-old boy was also seriously injured after being knifed just yards away on Roseberry Street in Moss Side.

straight to your inboxArsenal young gun Bukayo Saka has praised Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood and Borussia Dortmund-bound Jude Bellingham ahead of the final round of the Premier League season.Saka has enjoyed a fantastic season for the Gunners and has really come to the fore under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates.But he is far from the only teenager to have made a huge impact on the top tier and even the Championship this term.Greenwood has made significant strides, bagging 19 goals in

straight to your inboxMark Bosnich believes he has identified a technical flaw that is responsible for David de Gea's increased mistakes at Manchester United.United were knocked out of the FA Cup to Chelsea on Sunday as de Gea conceded three soft goals in a 3-1 loss.The second goal, in particular, was a big mistake from de Gea as he let Mason Mount's shot slip underneath his hand.It was a similar error to one de Gea made against Tottenham Hotspur last month and Bosnich does not believe that is a

herePolice closed the road at the junction with Deansgate and Lower Byrom Street.The road remains closed.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "It was leaking diesel onto the roadway, around 150 litres."Police were in attendance managing traffic and helping recovery of the HGV."We assisted with the clean up where residual diesel was on the road.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed why the club turned to signing Cristiano Ronaldo after failing to lure Ronaldinho to Old Trafford.Kenyon oversaw a huge summer back in 2003 which saw David Beckham leave the club to join Real Madrid and United fail in a bid to sign Ronaldinho as his replacement from Paris Saint-Germain.The former United chief insists the club 'worked really hard' to lure World Cup winner Ronaldinho to the club but there came

Manchester United striker and member of the famous Busby Babes Alex Dawson has passed away aged 80.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, 14 July.

straight to your inboxPeter Schmeichel has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson had Jonny Evans earmarked as a future Manchester United captain before his departure.The Northern Ireland international began his career at Old Trafford, coming through the ranks before leaving the club in 2015 to join West Brom.Evans went on to make the move to Leicester City in 2018, where he has established himself at the heart of the Foxes’ defence and is helping guide them to possible Champions League qualification this

straight to your inboxShay Given says he expects Jack Grealish to join Manchester United this summer and backed the Aston Villa midfielder to play a big part at Old Trafford.United are keen on signing Grealish after an impressive season in the Premier League despite Villa's fight against relegation. Given played for Villa alongside Grealish and is well aware of the 24-year-old's talent, so he has no doubts that the versatile player could fit in at United.

hereThe post, on the Greater Manchester Police Trafford South page, said: "A number of reports have been made of a large gathering of youths (girls & boys) on Weathercock Farm playing fields, off Firs Road, Sale."On police arrival a number of youths run away."Information passed was that it was a planned fight with a number of spectators."Can I ask you make contact with your child and make sure they are not in a large gathering, to prevent any further incidents which may involve your child being

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday July 7.Marnick Vermijl has outlined his regret for leaving Manchester United in search of first-team football in January 2015.The right-back failed to make into the United first team after years of impressing in the youth system and eventually being handed his debut for the club in 2012 against Newcastle United.While he went on to have good spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End, the 28-year-old now

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

straight to your inbox Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has heaped praise on David Silva but stopped short of labelling him the best player in the club's history. Silva has starred for the Blues ever since arriving at the club back in 2010 from Valencia.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United coach Eric Steele has leapt to the defence of David de Gea and hit back at criticism of the goalkeeper from Roy Keane.Keane hit the headlines with a stinging rant aimed at de Gea and Harry Maguire at half-time during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham last month.The former United captain claimed he was "sick to death" of the "overrated Manchester United goalkeeper", after an error which allowed Steven Bergwijn to give Spurs the