Manchester United evening headlines as Pogba tests positive for COVID-19 and Messi transfer stance

straight to your inboxBerbatov on Van de BeekFormer United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks that Donny van de Beek should take up a new role in a new-look midfield.The 23-year-old’s move to Old Trafford has led to several question marks over how United could line up and Berbatov believes he could thrive in a deeper-lying role with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba further forward.Berbatov told the MEN: “I think that should be, even though it's a bit soon, that should be the favourite three in the

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, September 11.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Paul Pogba may miss out on the opening game of the season against Crystal Palace next week.The Frenchman is back in training after recovering from coronavirus.But he will not play in Saturday’s friendly against Aston Villa and is in a race to reach full fitness ahead of United’s first Premier League game.“Paul’s had a couple of training

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Paul Pogba is a doubt for Manchester United's season opener against Crystal Palace next week. The MEN revealed Pogba has returned to training after his recovery from coronavirus but will not travel to Aston Villa for Saturday's pre-season friendly.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has praised Manchester United for the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side bolstered their midfield with the capture of the highly rated Netherlands international, paying £35m for his services. That gives United a plethora of options ahead of the new Premier League season, with their midfield ranks already boasting the impressive duo of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba has returned to the Manchester United training ground after recovering from coronavirus.

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 inboxThe sports cars and 4X4s are gracing Birch Road again on the approach to Manchester United's training fortress.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that Fred should not leave the club under any circumstances this summer.The Brazilian has bounced back after a difficult first year at Old Trafford to become a crucial first-team player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but has found game time limited following the return of Paul Pogba.And with Donny van de Beek set to add even more competition in midfield, Fred has been heavily linked with a summer exit with Galatasaray believed to be interested in

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 inboxManchester United fans have slammed Danny Murphy's suggestion that Paul Pogba will leave the club if Donny van de Beek joins this summer.Van de Beek is set to become United's first signing of the summer in the coming days but personal terms are yet to be agreed with a medical still requiring completion.Murphy believes his impending arrival could force Pogba out of the club, despite his agent Mino Raiola claiming the Frenchman is happy to stay at Old Trafford with talks over

straight to your inboxManchester United must be enjoying the silence around Paul Pogba this summer.For once, there is no speculation surrounding the Frenchman's future; no murmurs of a return to Juventus, or a mega-money move to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, or Real Madrid.No, Pogba is staying put for now and he is primed for a big season at United.His agent, Mino Raiola, is often portrayed as a villainous figure trying to usher the midfielder out of the Old Trafford exit door.

straight to your inboxLionel Messi's tenuous links with Manchester United were inevitable as soon as he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.United remain one of the most powerful clubs in world football and when the very best players become available it will naturally pique the interest of the Old Trafford high-ups.It almost goes without saying, but United are quite obviously admirers of Messi.

United midfielder had tested positive for coronavirus and that was later confirmed by boss Didier Deschamps at a press conference. Rennes midfield star Eduardo Camavinga is said to be his direct replacement in the squad.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United man Gary Pallister believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be eyeing an additional midfielder ahead of the new season.United are yet to secure any major new arrivals ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on September 12 but remain in the market for additions.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a prime target, although the German side are standing firm on their stance he will not leave, resulting in other wide players being

straight to your inbox"I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else." Paul Pogba didn't shy away from his desire to leave Manchester United when he spoke so openly about his future at the end of last season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba wouldn't be set for talks over a new contract at the club without being given assurances that new signings will arrive at Old Trafford.Pogba stated his desire for 'a new challenge' last summer but United remained adamant all along that he would not be leaving and stuck to their guns.Pogba missed the majority of United's 2019-20 campaign due to ankle problems as he underwent surgery in January and only featured in Ole Gunnar

straight to your inboxRaiola gives update on Paul Pogba's Manchester United futureMino Raiola has confirmed that his client Paul Pogba will remain at Old Trafford next season with talks set to begin over a new contract at Manchester United. “Pogba is a key player for Manchester United, they have an important project and he is 100 per cent included,” he told Sky Sport Italia."Manchester United will not accept any bid this summer to sell Pogba.

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to offer Paul Pogba a new three-year-contract - according to reports.Pogba has entered the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford though United have the option to extend it for a further season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after building a strong partnership with Bruno Fernandes in midfield.The 27-year-old's contract is set to expire in June 2021, though United have the option to extend for an extra 12 months.But former United striker Saha, speaking exclusively to the Football Index Podcast, believes there are no immediate worries about Pogba leaving the club.