Manchester United announce 2019/2020 award contenders

straight to your inboxAhead of the release of FIFA 21 in October, EA have revealed the top 100 highest-rated players on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with four Manchester United players included in the list.United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the highes-rated player in the Reds squad, ahead of Paul Pogba, David De Gea and Marcus Rashford.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, September 8.Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford’s efforts to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom have been recognised with a PFA Merit award.Rashford successfully lobbied the UK government to provide free school meals for children throughout the summer holidays."It's a huge honour and I hope it encourages and promotes other players to do things to help,” said Rashford.“It's been a long journey but

straight to your inboxManchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been awarded the PFA Merit Award following his work to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom. The award is presented to someone who has given great service to the game over a lengthy period of time and Rashford has been recognised for his efforts, which took centre stage during the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah took to social media over the weekend to congratulate Dayot Upamecano on his international debut.RB Leipzig defender Upamecano made his first appearance for the France national side on Saturday night as they defeated Sweden 1-0 in a Nations League encounter.Upamecano played the entirety of the match in Stockholm as Kylian Mbappe netted the only goal of the game to secure all three points.

straight to your inboxManchester United are going into the 2020/21 season on a high after a huge improvement in form in the second half of the last campaign.Things looked grim halfway through the season, but an upturn sparked by the signing of Bruno Fernandes saw the Reds climb into a third-place Premier League finish, qualification for the Champions League, and lengthy runs in all three cup competitions.United have captured the services of 23-year-old Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Mason Greenwood's switch to the No.11 shirt number means Jadon Sancho will be the club's new No.7.United announced that both Greenwood and Brandon Williams will wear new squad numbers for the 2020/21 campaign.Greenwood, 18, was handed the No.11 jersey previously worn by United legends Ryan Giggs, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.

straight to your inboxManchester United have announced new squad numbers for academy graduates Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams ahead of the new Premier League season.Greenwood previously wore No.26 but will be given the iconic Manchester United No.11 following his breakthrough season at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial was the last player to wear the number but vacated it when switching back to the No.9 jersey.

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek plans to display his eye for goal at Manchester United after completing his £35million move from Ajax. The 23-year-old can play a variety of roles in midfield, including in a deeper No.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Donny van de Beek will complement his existing midfield options at Manchester United after making the Holland international his first signing of the summer. United's €39million deal for the 23-year-old further strengthens a strong midfield for Solskjaer and Van de Beek will be competing with the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba after sealing his move from Ajax.

straight to your inbox After agreeing a £40.1million deal with Ajax for midfielder Donny van de Beek, the 23-year-old is closing in on a move to Manchester United, with personal terms already agreed and a medical completed on Monday, in what will be United's first signing of the summer transfer window.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes has hit back at a sly dig from Jose Mourinho which suggested he has only scored penalties since he moved to Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder inspired United to their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his goals and assists helping them finish third in the Premier League as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked it was no coincidence that Jadon Sancho was pictured alongside Marcus Rashford to model England's new training kit range.The Three Lions unveiled their new Nike jerseys with a host of promotional images and Rashford was pictured alongside the Borussia Dortmund star, setting United fans into a frenzy.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for United but MEN Sport understand there has been no resolution to the issues currently facing the

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood believes Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford has had the biggest influence on his career so far.The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, netting 18 goals in all competitions to help United secure a return to the Champions League.Greenwood's impressive form led to praise from legendary England forwards Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney with Gareth Southgate rewarding his efforts with a debut call-up to the senior England

straight to your inboxIt is hyena season and the braying pack have been fed. There is certain type of 'fan' that values signings over silverware and Manchester United's are some of the most vicious when it comes to snapping at the heels.A transfer keeps the pack at bay.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked that Donny van de Beek's arrival at Old Trafford could see Bruno Fernandes enter the race for the Premier League golden boot next season.Van de Beek is set to become United's first major signing of the summer after the Reds reached an agreement with Ajax for the 23-year-old.

spectacular U-turn over extending free school meals into the summer holidays, has joined forces with many of the UK's major supermarkets and food retailers to call for the creation of a 'National Food Strategy'. It would see a major expansion of free school meals, school holiday support and the Healthy Start voucher scheme in a bid to ensure no child goes hungry.Wythenshawe -raised Rashford, 22, has written to every MP in the country urging them to back the campaign.

straight to your inbox Manchester United are poised to make Donny van de Beek their first signing in the summer transfer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have agreed a fee with Ajax for the creative midfielder and are confident of a deal after talks progressed over the weekend.

straight to your inboxManchester United have joined the race to sign Red Bull Salzburg star Patson Daka - according to reports.United are yet to make a signing in the transfer window and have been regularly linked with a move for a new striker.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made Anthony Martial his first-choice forward with Odion Ighalo extending his loan until January 2021 to provide cover.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday August 30.United legend Wayne Rooney has praised Mason Greenwood’s “rare” knack for scoring goals – but says Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer.18-year-old Greenwood finished 2019/20 with ten Premier League goals, only the third player to reach that milestone when 18 or younger, and even broke into the senior England squad.“He is probably the best finisher at United already at the age of 18 and in

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney believes Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer, unlike his teammate Mason Greenwood who has a "rare" knack for scoring goals.Both players were crucial for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season with Greenwood making a huge impact in his breakthrough campaign for the Reds.The 18-year-old ended the season with ten Premier League goals, becoming only the third player to reach such a tally aged 18 or under.As a result of his impressive