Liverpool FC appoint former Manchester United executive to key Anfield role

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish signed before the club's opening fixture of the 2020/21 Premier League season against Crystal Palace.The Reds secured Champions League qualification on the final day of the season earlier this month but are yet to make a signing in the window.Sancho remains a priority target for the club despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star player will not be sold this summer.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has stated that the club should regret missing out on the 'perfect' signing in Erling Haaland.The Norwegian forward moved to Borussia Dortmund in January from RB Salzburg, with United among the clubs expressing an interest in his services.There has been plenty of calls for United to sign a new striker ahead of the 2020/21 season, particularly after the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla, and McClaren believes the perfect

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer empathised with Victor Lindelof following his row with Bruno Fernandes over Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.Fernandes and Lindelof were involved in a heated argument after Luuk de Jong pounced in the 78th minute to score the winner for Sevilla and ensure a third consecutive trophyless season for United."It was a disappointing goal to give away," Solskjaer said.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Sergio Romero will leave the club this summer after he was dropped for their Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.Romero, 33, had played in every Europa League game up until the last four and kept a clean sheet during the quarter-final victory against Copenhagen.The Argentine was the first-choice cup goalkeeper under Jose Mourinho and started the final against Ajax in 2017, keeping a clean sheet as United lifted the trophy.Despite David de

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Sergio Romero has been treated unfairly after David de Gea was recalled to the starting XI for tonight's Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.Romero has been United's cup goalkeeper this season, starting both the round-of-16 wins over LASK and the quarter-final victory against FC Copenhagen.Despite De Gea's patchy form over recent months, the Spaniard has been restored to the starting line-up for the game against Sevilla.De Gea's mistakes

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to revert back to the outfield set-up that was favoured during the Premier League run-in for tonight's clash against Sevilla.United have progressed to the final from each of their last four semi-final appearances in major European competitions and went on to lift the trophy on two of those four occasions.The Reds have had six days to recover following their extra-time victory against FC Copenhagen meaning Solskjaer should

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches have been left very impressed by Teden Mengi following his breakthrough into the first-team frame.The young Manchester-born defender only started training with the club's U23 set-up a year ago but quickly adapted to his new surroundings before establishing himself as a key player for Neil Wood's reserve side.After a number of mature performances Mengi got his first call-up to senior duty last November when he was an unused substitute in United's

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United 'lost their way' after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Ferguson botched the managerial handover in 2013 by anointing David Moyes, who lasted 10 months before the authoritarian Louis van Gaal took over.

straight to your inboxManchester United forward Odion Ighalo has no interest in joining Paris Saint-Germain amid reports they are keen on a move in the summer transfer window.MEN Sport understands United have no intention of cutting Ighalo's loan spell at the club short, and sources close to player insist there is 'no truth at all' behind the rumours.Reports in France initially suggested PSG were interested in a move for Ighalo as they search for a replacement for the outgoing Edinson Cavani.It

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have named Bruno Fernandes as their Player of the Year.Fernandes completed his long-awaited move to Old Trafford in the January transfer window and it was no coincidence United's form improved as a result.The Portuguese was a crucial part of the team that secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League - Fernandes is yet to suffer a league defeat since joining the club.Fernandes tops the Europa League scoring charts after scoring a crucial penalty

straight to your inboxManchester United fans will now be able to put Nemanja Vidic in their FIFA Ultimate Team when FIFA 21 comes out, with the Serbian defender confirmed as a brand new Icon for FUT 21 ahead of the game's release in October.Former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes, Peter Schmeichel and others were already FUT Icons in FIFA 20, but when FIFA 21 is released in October, Nemanja Vidic will also be a playable Icon for

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are baffled as to why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award, but Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers have.The Chelsea and Leicester City managers were named on the four-man shortlist for the accolade on Friday along with the clear favourite in Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and likely runner up Chris Wilder, after his remarkable campaign with Sheffield United.While supporters seem to have no qualms

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United trio Callum Gribbin, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and George Tanner have all secured moves in the summer transfer window.The former United hopefuls will be facing off in League Two next season after Gribbin sealed a transfer to newly-promoted Barrow AFC, Tanner signed for Carlisle United and Borthwick-Jackson penned a deal at Oldham following a successful loan spell with the club last season.Gribbin was very highly rated during his time at United and

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Friday, June 31.Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the Portuguese broadcaster RTP, but MEN Sport understands the Mexican is not being considered by the Reds.

straight to your inboxManchester United insist there is 'nothing in' reports they have agreed a move for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez. Portuguese public service broadcaster RTP claimed Jimenez, 29, was in line to move to United as Wolves had agreed a deal to sign Braga forward Paulinho.

straight to your inboxManchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho would prefer a move to Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports in Germany.Sancho is a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the back of an exceptional campaign in the Bundesliga.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara amid reports he can leave the German champions for €30million.The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to United's fierce rivals Liverpool but Jurgen Klopp's are yet to make an official move for the 29-year-old.Thiago has been an integral part of the Bayern Munich side who have lifted eight consecutive Bundesliga titles.

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

straight to your inboxManchester United have a potential dilemma on their hands this summer, as Chelsea look to rebuild ahead of a return to the top of English football.The Londoners have already secured the signatures of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, and they are also linked with Kai Havertz and Leicester's Ben Chilwell.Those names are almost certain to drastically improve the fortunes of the Blues on the pitch, yet the same question continues to be asked - what about the defence?Frank

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams his breakthrough chance at Manchester United, the Frenchman has claimed.Williams has emerged as a key member of United's first-team squad this season after impressing at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw earlier in the campaign.Although right-footed, Williams has predominantly featured at left-back for United.