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straight to your inboxManchester United have tabled an offer for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, according to reports.United have been in excellent form since the restart of the Premier League and are enjoying a 17-game unbeaten streak, owed to their new-found attacking verve.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have still shown some frailties at the back which have seen them concede soft goals that on other occasions could be more costly.As a result, United have once again been linked with

straight to your inboxThe scale of Manchester United's ambitions this season has changed markedly over the last 17 games and after Friday's Europa League draw they may have ratcheted up another level.While United would have gladly snapped up the opportunity of a top-four finish back in January, their improved form and recent dazzling displays mean that should be a bare minimum now, even if they remain fifth with four games to play.Four wins from four would secure fourth, with United travelling

Jake Kanter International TV EditorAn email written by Amber Heard intended for Johnny Depp, detailing his alleged “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” persona during their relationship, has been read out in court during The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor’s explosive libel battle with British newspaper The Sun.Heard penned the email in June 2013 but never sent it to her former husband. In it, she details her struggles with his alleged drug and alcohol consumption, and accuses him of assault.

without the need for a 14-day quarantine on their return, travel experts predict a surge in demand when the change comes into effect from July 10. The coming weeks could be vital for the hub amid proposed redundancies of thousands of staff who are based at the airport, including, according to Stockport MP Navendu Mishra, one in four senior managers at Manchester Airports Group, which also runs Stansted and East Midlands airports.

straight to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City could both be set to target the same two centre-backs this summer, reports say.City have long-been linked with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar as they need to find an overdue replacement for former captain Vincent Kompany.United, however, have Jadon Sancho at the top of their transfer wishlist, but are also looking to strengthen other areas of the team.According to the Independent, if United look to bolster

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand warned Manchester United that they are far from the finished article after their 5-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.United made it 16 games without defeat thanks to a brace from Mason Greenwood and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes.United are in the top four following the win but Ferdinand believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to add three new starting players to his team this summer.

straight to your inbox Raheem Sterling says next season's title assault began with Manchester City's 4-0 demolition of Liverpool on Thursday night. City bettered the newly-crowned champions at the Etihad thanks to goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Sterling, Phil Foden and an Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain own-goal.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans believe the club should be aiming for third, let alone fourth, in the Premier League after Leicester City's poor form continued against Everton.

straight to your inboxManchester United legend Gary Neville has urged fans not to get carried away with the club's improvements and has identified how many new additions are needed this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskaer's side are yet to taste defeat since the season resumed, following their Premier League draw with Tottenham by sweeping aside Sheffield United and Brighton either side of an FA Cup quarter-final win over Norwich.That has seen excitement around United increase, particularly with the

Manchester Arena should sell up if they do not welcome the competition of a rival venue in east Manchester an MP has claimed. Blackley and Broughton MP Graham Stringer has made the comment as he throws his weight behind plans for a new indoor music, sport and and live entertainment arena next door to the Etihad Stadium.

hereSam, who has also worked on Real Radio, Key 103 and BBC Radio Manchester, speaks of her experiences in her podcast Desert Diaries, which she started after her move.Sam and David’s shared passion for travel led to their life changing decision. Both craved a life in the sun - and fell in love with Phoenix after visiting a friend.“A friend of mine from Phoenix helped us fall in love with the place,” she said.“We were taken by the desert skies and yet it’s also a city, it’s amazing.

Love Island and moved in together six months after their win.

Shaw is United's totemLuke Shaw is the only United player who has started their last 14 games and United have not lost any of them. His resurgence continued at Norwich, where he was tireless down the left and measuredly halted Teemu Pukki with the scoreline goalless.Harry Maguire had to rollock Shaw in midweek against Sheffield United but such choice words were unnecessary at Carrow Road.

Alan Shearer stated that Manchester United need to make four signings to be competitive in the biggest tournaments again.United secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday, with Odion Ighalo and Harry Maguire scoring the goals.Although the win stretched United's unbeaten streak to 14 games in all competitions Shearer believes several additions are required at Old Trafford in the summer.“I think three or four big players, a

Nemanja Matic in the team following his performance in the win against Sheffield United.Anthony Martial stole the headlines after becoming the first United player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score a league hat trick.Solskjaer fielded both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba from the start against the Blades with Matic operating as the anchor of the midfield.The 31-year-old impressed, continuing his recent form after returning to the starting XI.

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