Here are your Sunday evening Manchester United headlines.
25.04.2023 - 18:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There's nothing quite like a comeback story in football: a player back from the dead, better than ever after being written off. Aaron Wan-Bissaka was put up for sale by Manchester United last year, but now he's just reached the FA Cup final after a masterclass in how how to defend against Kauro Mitoma.
The 25-year-old is very much back in the picture - his exceptional one-v-one defending now coupled with an attacking game which continues to evolve under Erik ten Hag. United's number 29 has battled for a starting spot with Diogo Dalot over the course of the season, wrestling his way back in post-World Cup and grasping the do-or-die opportunity with both hands.
And yet, the right-back picture at Old Trafford is still up in the air. Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries have both been linked with summer moves to United. Reports have already indicated that club captain Harry Maguire could move on in the upcoming window, along with Eric Bailly, Alex Telles and Brandon Williams.
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Another player's future to clearly consider, though, is that of Ethan Laird. Snapped up by Queens Park Rangers last summer, the full-back has made 30 appearances for the Rs - with 28 of those starts. It's been a turbulent season for the 21-year-old, who has played under three different managers in Michael Beale, Neil Critchley and now Gareth Ainsworth.
A handful of clubs were vying for the loan capture of Laird last August, but he chose Loftus Road over other destinations. It has been another season of learning for the speedster, who represented Swansea City and AFC Bournemouth last campaign. The player is back fit for the Championship run-in, after a
Here are your Sunday evening Manchester United headlines.
Bruno Fernandes has lauded Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire, Fred and Wout Weghorst for their contribution from the substitute bench in Manchester United's victory against Wolves this weekend.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up to face West Ham United, with the return of Alejandro Garnacho to the squad the major talking point.
Some Manchester United supporters have suggested that Erik ten Hag needs more help with focusing on new arrivals next summer, rather than getting caught up in contract renewals.
Diogo Dalot called Manchester United teammate Marcel Sabitzer a "machine" in the wake of his side's victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Old Trafford this afternoon, making a couple of alternations.
Manchester United face another tough test in the Premier League this weekend when welcoming Aston Villa to Old Trafford.
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly 'desperate' to return to Borussia Dortmund 'sooner rather than later'.
Erik ten Hag hailed Bruno Fernandes as a "great captain" who set an example for his Manchester United teammates by completing 90 minutes against Tottenham.
Erik ten Hag admits he is still unsure how he will solve his defensive dilemma when Manchester United face Aston Villa this weekend.
Manchester United will battle Premier League rivals Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham for Kim Min-jae this summer, according to reports.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is optimistic that defender Raphael Varane will be in contention for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.
Diogo Dalot thinks Manchester United's players showed personality, quality, and the ability to perform under pressure in Sunday's win against Brighton in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Manchester United had scouts in Portugal on Saturday to watch Porto's 2-0 win over Pacos de Ferreira with goalkeeper Diogo Costa on their watchlist, according to reports.
Erik ten Hag has 'no concerns' about playing Luke Shaw at centre-back for Manchester United's match against Brighton in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw made their returns off the bench in Thursday's 3-0 defeat by Sevilla and Manchester United fans have backed the pair to start at Wembley this afternoon.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to bid for Victor Osimhen as Napoli plot to sign Tammy Abraham to replace the centre-forward.
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, April 23.
Paul Scholes has criticised Jadon Sancho for not being sharp from the off-set against Sevilla and owed it to a lack of preparation in the dressing room.
Casemiro couldn't help but aim a dig at Sevilla following their victory over Manchester United when he was asked to compare them to his former club Real Madrid.